18 injured in attack at Hamburg train station; woman arrested

A knife attack took place at a train station in Hamburg, Germany, and forensic experts were seen inspecting the scene on Friday. A total of 18 individuals were injured in the incident, with at least four in critical condition. A 39-year-old German woman was apprehended without resistance at the scene by police. The attack occurred on the platform between tracks 13 and 14 around 6 p.m. local time in front of a stationary train. It is reported that weapons, including knives, are prohibited at the station and on local transportation. Authorities stated that they suspect the woman acted alone, and investigations are ongoing to determine if she has any mental health issues. The injured individuals included five in critical condition, six in serious condition, and seven with minor injuries. The suspect’s condition was not disclosed. Some train tracks were closed during the night, causing delays and diversions for long-distance trains. Hamburg is a major train station in Germany, serving as a central point for local, regional, and long-distance trains. In a separate incident on March 3, a car drove into a crowd in Mannheim, 289 miles south of Hamburg, resulting in the death of a man and a woman.