majority of the patients who sustained knife wounds have departed from the medical facility
Hamburg (dpa) - The vast majority of the 18 individuals injured in the knife attack at Hamburg's main station have been discharged from hospitals. Thirteen people have been confirmed to have been discharged by the public prosecutor's office, with two more expected to follow. Information regarding the current condition of the remaining three injured individuals is not available. It is also unclear how many of the injured will require psychological aftercare.
The attack was perpetrated by a 39-year-old woman, a recent patient from a psychiatric hospital, who left 11 people with serious injuries and seven others with minor injuries. Among the initial victims, a 24-year-old man and three women aged 24, 52, and 85 were in critical condition. All injured were transported to hospitals within Hamburg. According to the public prosecutor's office, seven of the victims reside in Hamburg, while four are from Bremen, three from Lower Saxony, one each from North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria, Hesse, and Poland.
In the aftermath of serious incidents like the knife attack at the main station, local authorities and emergency services in Germany often provide psychological crisis intervention and trauma counseling to victims and witnesses. This typically includes immediate psychological first aid on-site, followed by referrals to long-term counseling or therapy through hospitals, specialized trauma centers, or victim support organizations. However, specific details about the psychological aftercare available to the victims of this particular attack have not been publicly disclosed or reported.
- In North Rhine-Westphalia, authorities often offer psychological crisis intervention and trauma counseling following serious incidents like accidents or crimes.
- With the recent knife attack at Hamburg's main station resulting in injuries and potential mental health implications, it might be necessary for some victims to seek help from health-and-wellness professionals specializing in mental health.
- After the attack, Hamburg's public prosecutor's office and emergency services may provide general-news updates on the progress of the investigation, along with information about available psychological care for the victims and witnesses.
