British authorities have reported that a mass stabbing incident on a London-bound train has left 10 people hospitalized, with nine sustaining life-threatening injuries. The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening, is being investigated with the support of counter-terrorism police. The British transport police declared the situation a “major incident” and are working to determine the full circumstances and motivation behind the attack.
The police mentioned that the national code word “Plato,” used in response to potential terror attacks, was activated but later revoked. Chief Superintendent Chris Casey stated that inquiries are ongoing to ascertain the details of the incident and emphasized the need to refrain from speculating on the causes at this early stage.
The attack took place on a train traveling from Doncaster to London King’s Cross, en route to Huntingdon. Emergency services, including armed police and air ambulances, swiftly responded as the train reached Huntingdon. The situation was contained upon arrival at the station, where two individuals were arrested. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed solidarity with the affected individuals, while local authorities described witnessing distressing scenes onboard the train.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER), responsible for operating the East Coast Mainline services, confirmed the incident on one of its trains and advised passengers against traveling due to significant disruptions.
