Huntingdon train stabbing: Passengers hide in toilets as 'mass stabbing' unfolds on UK train
British Transport Police have confirmed that "multiple people" have been stabbed on a train to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, with two suspects now in custody
Emergency services are responding to a critical situation aboard a train heading to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, after reports emerged of a mass stabbing incident on Saturday.
Two suspects have been taken into custody after armed officers boarded the train at Huntingdon station. Ten people were taken to hospital, including nine with life-threatening injuries.
One passenger described "blood everywhere" as the terrifying scenes on the train descended into "pure chaos."
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Other witnesses told the outlet many of the passengers hid in bathrooms.
'Multiple people stabbed'
British Transport Police issued a statement saying: "We are currently responding to an incident on a train to Huntingdon where multiple people have been stabbed.
"Officers are in attendance alongside @CambsCops and two people have been arrested. Further updates will be shared here."
Huntingdon station is believed to be temporarily closed as police and other emergency services respond to the situation. No trains are stopping at the station.
Later, police said 10 people had been stabbed and that nine are in a critical condition.
'Two men arrested'
Policing Huntingdonshire, the official Facebook page for the local force, released a statement saying: "We were called at 7:39 p.m. with reports that multiple people had been stabbed on a train.
"Armed officers attended, and the train was stopped at Huntingdon, where two men were arrested. A number of people have been taken to hospital.
"The incident remains ongoing, and the A1307 has been closed as you approach the town center.
"Officers are working with British Transport Police, who are leading on the incident."
Authorities are asking anyone with information to report it online at Cambs Police by quoting incident 495 of today (1 November).
If you can't access the internet, it's advised to call 101 and share any relevant information.
"Multiple people" have been taken to hospital, the East of England Ambulance Service confirmed.
A spokesperson said numerous ambulances, tactical commanders and its Hazardous Area Response Team were on the scene in a "large-scale response."
Air ambulances from the East Anglian Air Ambulance and Essex and Herts Air Ambulance also responded.
The particular train involved in the incident hasn't been identified yet. However, operators with services that stop or pass through Huntingdon have provided updates for their passengers.
A spokesperson for LNER said: "Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident at Huntingdon, all lines are blocked.
"Train services running through this station may be delayed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day. Please check before you travel."
Thameslink posted an update on X, telling passengers heading to or from Huntingdon to find another way to travel. The statement reads: "At this time, Huntingdon station is closed and no trains will call here in either direction until further notice. If you are traveling FROM Huntingdon, you will need to use an alternative route of travel or travel later on today where possible.
"If you are traveling to Huntingdon from Peterborough, please speak to station staff and alternative travel will be arranged. From the direction of Hitchin, please instead travel to St Neots/Peterborough and speak to staff for alternative transport. You should allow 30 minutes additional to complete your destination."
'Deeply concerning'
Prime Minister Keir Starmer posted a statement on X that read: "The appalling incident on a train near Huntingdon is deeply concerning.
"My thoughts are with all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services for their response.
"Anyone in the area should follow the advice of the police."
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp MP posted: "Horrific scenes in Huntingdon, in what seems to be a brutal mass attack by two perpetrators.
"My thoughts are with all those injured or affected and the emergency services responding.
"The police and government should provide an update on what happened and who has been arrested as soon as possible."
Eddie Dempsey, the general secretary of the RMT trade union, expressed his deep concern about the incident, stating: "The thoughts of everyone at RMT are with the victims, train crew and all the emergency services dealing with this unfolding incident."
Paul Bristow, the mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, also issued a statement, saying: "Thoughts and prayers with everyone affected."