A terrible incident occurred in Hamburg: an unknown attacker with a knife assaulted passengers at the central station, resulting in over ten people being injured
This happened in the evening hours when public transport was at its busiest with visitors, and authorities are still investigating the details of the event. According to preliminary information, the attacker acted alone and without any apparent motive. The incident caused panic among passengers and rapid response teams, who quickly responded to the crisis situation. According to the Hamburg police press service, a group of law enforcement officers promptly arrived at the scene, where they detained the suspect, who, based on initial reports, was the person who carried out the knife attack. Further details about the attack have not yet been disclosed; police are refraining from confirming or denying reports that the attacker might have been a woman. It is only known that the incident occurred around 6:00 PM on the platform near tracks 13 and 14 at the central station. Sources report that the fire department announced a high number of casualties, and a major rescue operation is currently underway. At least three people are in critical condition, several others sustained serious injuries, and about six have minor wounds. A team of investigators is working at the scene to examine all circumstances of the attack. Information about the attacker’s motives or reasons for the attack is not available at this time, but law enforcement promises to provide additional comments after clarifying all details. The police stated that the situation is under control, and efforts are underway to locate all victims and evacuate people from the attack zone. At the same time, investigations are ongoing to determine whether the incident was accidental or possibly a planned terrorist act or a crime motivated by revenge or a psychological disorder of the attacker. This is not the first such incident this month: just last week, a 13-year-old boy caused a tense situation at a school in the Spandau district of Berlin by stabbing a classmate. Also, earlier this week in Tampere, Finland, a 16-year-old student attacked four classmates with a knife, injuring three of them. These events once again highlight the importance of increasing safety in public places and developing prevention systems for violence among youth in the European region.