The British Transport Police has confirmed that nine people are critically injured after yesterday’s incident at Huntingdon.
Police attended reports of multiple stabbings onboard the 1Y90 18.25 Doncaster to London Kings Cross, which was operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Armed police attended alongside British Transport Police officers and arrested two people in connection with the incident.
In total, ten people have been taken to hospital. Nine are being treated for life-threatening injuries and one is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Currently, police say that there have been no fatalities.
A major incident has been declared, and Counter Terrorism Police are supporting the investigation.
Below are the latest statements and information that we have available. This page will be updated as and when more information is available.
2nd November 11:10 – New BTP Statement
2nd November 09:13 – Northern statement
Northern has said that passengers may see an increased police presence this morning. Here is their full statement:
Our thoughts are with our colleagues and everyone affected by yesterday’s incident near Huntingdon. You may notice an increased police presence at stations this morning.
All cross tickets dated for yesterday will be accepted today.
2nd November 08:50 – Grand Central and Hull Trains Update
Both Grand Central and Hull Trains are running trains as normal this morning, apart from the 08:38 Hull Trains service from London Kings Cross to Hull, which is reported to be departing London 30 minutes late due to the incident at Huntingdon.
2nd November at 07:50 – Some lines have reopened
Train operators are now saying some lines are reopening, but Huntingdon station remains closed.
Thameslink are saying that trains between London Kings Cross and Peterborough can now run.
London North Eastern Railway says that passengers should check before travelling due to short notice cancellations. Ticket acceptance is in place with:
- Avanti West Coast between London Euston, Manchester
- TransPennine Express between Manchester, Leeds and York/Newcastle.
- ScotRail between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley.
- Northern between Carlisle and Newcastle.
- East Midlands Railway (EMR) between London St Pancras, Leicester and Sheffield.
- CrossCountry between Sheffield, Doncaster/Leeds, York and Newcastle/Edinburgh.
- Greater Anglia between London Liverpool Street, Stevenage and Peterborough.
- Great Northern and Thameslink between London Kings Cross, Stevenage and Peterborough.
- West Midlands Railways from Euston.
2nd November at 07:10 – David Horne Statement
“We are deeply shocked and saddened by this serious incident, and our thoughts are very much with everyone involved.
“I would like to thank the emergency services for their quick and professional response and the care they have provided to those injured. Anyone with information who hasn’t already spoken to police is urged to contact British Transport Police.
“The safety and wellbeing of everyone affected will remain our priority. We will continue to do everything we can to support our customers and colleagues during this difficult time.”
2nd November at 06:45 – Chief Superintendent statement in full.
“This is a shocking incident and first and foremost my thoughts are with those who have been injured this evening and their families.
“We’re conducting urgent enquiries to establish what has happened, and it could take some time before we are in a position to confirm anything further. At this early stage it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident.
“Our response is ongoing at the station and will be for some time. Cordons are in place and trains are not currently running through the area, and there are also some road closures.
“I thank the public for their patience and their cooperation this evening which has already greatly assisted our policing response. We will update you again as soon as we have more information.”
Chief Superintendent Chris Casey
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