Incident Details: The attack occurred on Saturday evening on a busy train service traveling between Doncaster in northern England and King’s Cross station in London.
Emergency Stop: The incident forced the train to stop at Huntingdon station in Cambridgeshire. Police confirmed that 10 people were hospitalized, with nine “believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries.”
Investigation: Two suspects were arrested at the station. Counter-terrorism units are assisting the investigation, though the identities and motives of the suspects are currently unknown. The incident has been declared a major incident.
Witness Accounts: Witnesses described scenes of panic and chaos. One passenger told the BBC they heard shouts of “run, run, there’s a guy literally stabbing everyone,” and recalled seeing “blood everywhere.” Passengers reportedly fled through carriages and hid in washrooms to escape the assailant.
Official Reaction: Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the “appalling” incident “deeply concerning” and thanked the emergency services for their quick response.
Travel Advisory: London North Eastern Railway (LNER), which operates the line, advised customers not to travel on Sunday due to “major disruption” and potential short-notice cancellations.
With input from TNIE
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