NEW YORK, June 8 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Five people were stabbed at New York Penn Station on Sunday, with at least one sustaining serious injury, reported Xinhua citing a CBS report.
The five victims were rushed to a local hospital, according to the Fire Department of New York City.
A suspect was quickly taken into custody, the authorities said. Police sources told CBS that the suspect is believed to have mental health issues.
A criminal investigation is still underway and no signs of terrorism have been reported so far.
Police urged the public to avoid the area due to expected traffic delays, road closures and mass transit disruptions.
Widely regarded as the busiest rail hub in the Western Hemisphere, New York Penn Station serves over 600,000 passengers each day.
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