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York Teams Helped Driver Divert LNER Train to Station After Mass Stabbing
Driver Andrew Johnson diverted his train to Huntingdon after a stabbing attack, enabling armed police to arrest a suspect within eight minutes, police said.
- Train driver Andrew Johnson diverted the Peterborough to London Kings Cross train to Huntingdon on November 1 after being told a knifeman was rampaging through a carriage, and armed police officers arrested two suspects within eight minutes of the 999 call.
- Passengers reported a knifeman attacking people on board, prompting calls to police this evening after the assault began, while witnesses described chaotic scenes and passengers using clothing to stem bleeding.
- An update from officers confirmed eleven people were treated in hospital and one remains in a life-threatening condition, while a British national arrested on suspicion of attempted murder is the only suspect.
- Train driver Andrew Johnson and an LNER rail staff member received widespread praise for bravery, while Avanti staff supported almost 90 people during the Saturday incident.
- British Transport Police declared a major incident and said counter-terrorism police initially supported the investigation, but officials said there is nothing to indicate the event was an act of terrorism.
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York teams helped driver divert LNER train to station after mass stabbing
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·County Durham, United Kingdom
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Huntingdon stabbing train driver speaks for first time after 'heroically' saving lives
Andrew Johnson, who has been commended for "doing exactly the right thing," diverted the train to Huntingdon as soon as he was made aware of a knifeman attacking passengers.
·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Hero train driver's breathtaking act stopped mass stabbing even more horrific - The Mirror
Travel expert Simon Calder said the LNER train driver's quick call to the control centre at Network Rail to get the train diverted onto the slow line was 'absolutely crucial'
·London, United Kingdom
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