The 6:25 PM LNER train from Doncaster to London King’s Cross became a scene of unimaginable terror last night, with reports of multiple knife injuries emerging at 7:42 PM. Passengers had barely settled into their journey when chaos erupted shortly after leaving Peterborough.
Gavin, a witness on board, described the harrowing moments as armed police stormed the train at Huntingdon station. He recounted seeing officers pointing towards a suspect, shouting commands to passengers to get down. The attacker, wielding a large knife, was ultimately subdued, reportedly with a Taser.
The scale of the violence quickly became apparent. At least ten people reported injuries, a staggering nine of them life-threatening. The train carriages transformed into a desperate struggle for safety, filled with screams and the horrifying reality of the attack.
Olly Foster witnessed the brutality firsthand, stating that two individuals were “severely stabbed” in front of him. He described a selfless act of courage: an older man intervening to protect a young girl, taking a devastating blow to his forehead and neck in the process.
Wren Chambers initially dismissed the unfolding events as a Halloween prank, a chilling testament to the suddenness of the attack. But the sight of people fleeing in panic through the train carriages quickly shattered that illusion, revealing the terrifying truth.
She heard a harrowing account from a young woman near the initial stabbings. A man on the floor had bravely stepped in front of her, shielding her from the attacker, and suffered a brutal stab wound to the neck for his heroism.
Police have arrested two individuals, and counter-terrorism authorities have joined the investigation, though the motive behind the attack remains shrouded in mystery. Chief Superintendent Chris Casey expressed his profound concern for the injured and their families.
“This is a shocking incident,” Casey stated, emphasizing the urgency of the investigation. He cautioned against speculation, acknowledging that establishing the facts would take time. The station remains a focal point for ongoing police activity.
Travel disruption is expected to continue today and tomorrow, impacting services between London King’s Cross and several key destinations. Passengers are strongly advised to postpone their travel plans if possible, as the railway network grapples with the aftermath of this horrific event.
The scene at Huntingdon station remains one of shock and investigation, a stark reminder of the fragility of safety and the courage displayed in the face of unimaginable violence.
