Several people have been injuries in a knife attack on board a train in Huntingdonin the county of Cambridgeshirenorth of London, as reported by the British Transport Police (BTP). The incident occurred on 19:39 local time (20:39 in Spain) on a company train Great Northernwhich covered the route between Londres King’s Cross y Peterborough. The authorities have confirmed that two people have been arrested at the scene, although for the moment His identity and possible motives for the attack have not been revealed..
Emergency services, including air ambulance teams, have been dispatched to the area and Several injured people have been transferred to nearby hospitals.. At the moment The exact number of victims and the severity of their injuries are unknown.although police sources have indicated that there are no signs of terrorism.
The Home Secretary Shabana Mahmoodhas confirmed the arrests and has asked the public “avoid comments or guesses at this preliminary stage of the investigation.”
The huntingdon station has been temporarily closed and the A1307 roadwhich connects with the town, has also been closed while the investigations were carried out. He rail service between London and Peterborough It has been interrupted for several hours, which has affected numerous passengers.
He Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Paul Bristowhas written in his account X that he had received reports of “horrendous scenes” on board the train and has expressed his solidarity with the victims.
According to the BBCthe police received up to 999 alert calls related to the incident. The BTP has opened an investigation and has requested the collaboration of witnesses or anyone who has recordings that could help clarify the facts.
