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A valiant train staff member who stepped in to protect passengers during a multiple knife incident on a high-speed train has sustained life-threatening wounds, authorities stated on Sunday.

Details of the Terrifying Event

Surveillance video reportedly depicts the staff member trying to halt the assailant as the train traveled between Peterborough and another station in Cambridgeshire. Bystanders described a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied victims running through carriages.

The suspect, a 32-year-old British national from Peterborough, is in custody for questioning. Police announced a major event on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in downtown London.

Crisis Reaction and Aftermath

The event on Saturday night resulted in 11 people being treated in hospital after the train made an unplanned stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Five people have now been released from medical care.

A witness filmed the suspect waving a big knife and being shot with a stun device as he confronted officers on the platform. He was reportedly heard yelling, "End my life, kill me."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – particularly the brave member of train personnel whose relatives are being supported by specialist personnel,” stated a senior law enforcement official.

Labor Reaction and Appeals for Measures

Rail associations were swift to commend employees and call for more measures. One union official said he would be “seeking immediate discussions with authorities, train companies and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the best possible assistance, resources and effective procedures in place”.

A different association representative urged the rail company and authorities “to act quickly to review safety, to support the impacted workers, and to ensure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Operator Praised for Quick Thinking

The train driver who halted the service at Huntingdon was reported as being “deeply affected” but “good”, and has been praised by association officials for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“He didn’t stop the service in the center of two stops where it’s obviously challenging for the emergency services to access, but he carried on going until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost waiting,” explained a union official.

Further Information

Authorities stated they got the first distress calls at 7:39 pm, and the train was compelled to make an unscheduled stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

An observer recounted at first wondering if the situation was a Halloween joke, but quickly realized from individuals' expressions that it was real.

Police have confirmed there is no evidence to indicate the incident was a terror-related incident and have asked the public to provide with any additional details.

Rail services on the affected line are anticipated to experience delays until the following day, with travelers recommended to postpone their travel where possible.

Individuals with details that could assist the inquiry are encouraged to contact police by sending a message a specific number with a case code.