At least 18 people have been injured, some of them critically, after a woman went on a stabbing rampage at a train station in the German city of Hamburg, according to witnesses and local officials. The suspect is in custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incident happened just after 6 p.m. on Friday when people were waiting for a train on platform 13\/14 at Hamburg Central Station. Witnesses said the attack appeared to be at random.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A police spokesman confirmed that 18 people were injured, including four people who suffered life-threatening injuries and three people who suffered other serious injuries. The other 10 had minor injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“There was a violent crime on the railway track and after the police secured the scene, emergency medical services were able to quickly begin their work,” a fire department spokesman said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At least three people were resuscitated on site, according to German media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police said a 39-year-old woman was taken into custody at the scene. “Based on the information so far, we believe she acted alone. Investigations into the background are in full swing,” police said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the circumstances remain under investigation, police said there was no indication of a political motive. German news outlet Bild reported that the woman, a German citizen, appears to be suffering from mental health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n