Nine Seriously Injured in UK Train Stabbing

British authorities have reported that a mass stabbing on a train has resulted in nine individuals sustaining life-threatening injuries.

Although there have been no confirmed deaths, the police have declared a “major incident” and added that counterterrorism personnel will join the investigation.

“Ten people have been taken to the hospital following a multiple stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire. Nine are believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries,” British Transport Police (BTP) said on X early on Sunday.

Two individuals have been taken into custody.

Nine Seriously Injured in UK Train Stabbing. Photo: Chris Radburn/PA via AP

Armed officers responded to the situation after being notified around 7:40 pm local time (1940 GMT), and the train was halted at Huntingdon, a market town located in eastern England, according to police reports.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the “appalling” incident was “deeply concerning”.

“My thoughts are with all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services for their response,” Starmer said in a statement on X.

Train company London North Eastern Railway (LNER) announced that all of its rail lines have been suspended while emergency services address the situation at Huntingdon station.

LNER, which operates trains throughout eastern England and Scotland, advised passengers not to travel due to “major disruption.”

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