A shocking stabbing incident occurred on a train heading to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, on Saturday evening, resulting in multiple injuries and significant disruption to rail services. Emergency services were alerted at 7.39pm, with reports indicating that several passengers had sustained knife injuries. Armed police swiftly responded to the scene, arresting two men in connection with the attack. The condition of the injured individuals remains unclear, but they have been transported to various hospitals, including Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Peterborough City Hospital, and Addenbrooke’s Hospital. An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed, "We mobilised a large-scale response to Huntingdon Railway Station which included numerous ambulances, tactical commanders, our Hazardous Area Response Team and critical care teams including the East Anglian Air Ambulance and Essex and Herts Air Ambulance. We can confirm we have transported multiple patients to hospital." Witnesses described scenes of chaos and panic on the train. One passenger recounted, "There was blood everywhere, it was a terrible scene, really violent. It was like something from a film. It didn’t feel real and just sparked pure panic onboard." Another bystander reported seeing a victim moving through the carriage, exclaiming, "They’ve got a knife, I’ve been stabbed." The British Transport Police confirmed that they are leading the investigation, stating, "We are currently responding to an incident on a train to Huntingdon where multiple people have been stabbed. Officers are in attendance alongside Cambridgeshire Police." As a result of the incident, all train services between Stevenage and Peterborough have been suspended, with delays expected to last for several hours. The LNER advised passengers to avoid travel, stating, "We are experiencing major disruption across the LNER route. Emergency services are dealing with an incident at Huntingdon station, all lines are blocked. Our advice is 'Do Not Travel'." The A1307 road has also been closed as police continue their investigation. Local residents reported an unprecedented police presence in the area, with many expressing shock at the severity of the situation. Further updates are anticipated from the authorities as the situation develops.
Horror Stabbing Incident on Huntingdon Train Leaves Multiple Injured
Britain News8 hrs ago
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