An 18-year-old woman was killed at a metro station in Hamburg after police say she was seized and dragged onto the tracks by a man while waiting on the platform. Authorities confirmed that both the woman and the alleged attacker were fatally struck by an oncoming train.

According to police, the incident unfolded suddenly at a station on Hamburg’s Hamburg U-Bahn, leaving witnesses little time to react. Officers stated that the two individuals did not know each other and that there was no prior interaction before the attack.

Investigators identified the alleged attacker as a 25-year-old man who had arrived in Germany in 2024 through a humanitarian program. Police said he was known to authorities in connection with recent violent incidents, though they emphasized that no motive has been established at this stage.

Witnesses reported that the woman was standing on the platform when the man grabbed her and pulled her toward the tracks. Police said the man reportedly shouted words indicating an intent to take her with him. Moments later, a train entered the station, striking both individuals.

Emergency services were dispatched immediately, but both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities sealed off the station as forensic teams documented the area and collected witness statements. Train services were temporarily suspended and later resumed after police completed their initial work.

Hamburg police stressed that the investigation is ongoing and cautioned against speculation. They confirmed that homicide detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from the station and surrounding areas to reconstruct the sequence of events and establish a precise timeline.

Officials reiterated that the victim and the alleged attacker were strangers. They also noted that the involvement of a person previously known to police does not, by itself, explain the incident, and that investigators are examining all relevant factors, including the man’s recent history and movements.

The tragedy has sparked renewed discussion about safety on public transportation platforms, particularly during peak hours. Transit authorities said they are cooperating fully with police and reviewing existing safety measures, including platform monitoring and response protocols.

Community leaders and local officials expressed condolences to the victim’s family and urged the public to avoid spreading unverified claims. “This is a devastating loss,” one official said, emphasizing the need to allow investigators to complete their work before drawing conclusions.

German authorities have underscored that the case is being treated as an isolated incident, with no indication of a broader threat to the public. Increased police presence was observed at several metro stations in the hours following the incident as a precaution.

As the investigation continues, police said further details will be released when confirmed. For now, the focus remains on establishing the facts of what happened on the platform and providing support to those affected by the tragedy.