Hamburg Police Confirm Suspected Homicide as Mordkommission Takes Over Investigation
Hamburg — A tragic incident at the Wandsbek Markt U-Bahn station has left two people dead after an 18-year-old Iranian woman was allegedly dragged onto the tracks by a 25-year-old man from South Sudan moments before an incoming subway train arrived, according to Hamburg Police. The fatal incident occurred late on Thursday night, January 29, 2026, prompting the launch of a full homicide investigation as shock rippled across the city and beyond.
What Happened at Wandsbek Markt Station
Police say the incident happened at approximately 10:00 p.m. when the man suddenly approached the young woman as she stood on the platform and forcefully pulled her onto the tracks just seconds before a U-Bahn train entered the station. Both individuals were struck by the train and died instantly at the scene despite emergency intervention.
In an official statement, a spokesperson for Polizei Hamburg said: “Based on our current findings, the man deliberately pulled the woman onto the tracks. At this stage of the investigation, there is no indication that the two individuals knew each other.”
Victims Identified
Authorities identified the female victim as an 18-year-old Iranian national who had been living in northern Germany, while the male victim was confirmed to be a 25-year-old citizen of the Republic of South Sudan residing in Hamburg. Police emphasized that both were on the platform independently before the fatal act occurred.
Official Police Response and Investigation
The Mordkommission of the Hamburg State Criminal Police Office has taken over the case and is analyzing surveillance footage, forensic evidence, and eyewitness accounts to establish a clear sequence of events and possible motives, including whether mental health factors played a role.
Police added in a follow-up briefing: “This is an extremely distressing case. Our investigators are working intensively to clarify the background and circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.”
Transport Disruption and Public Reaction
U-Bahn services at Wandsbek Markt were temporarily suspended following the incident as emergency crews secured the area. Crisis intervention teams were deployed to assist traumatized witnesses, while the tragedy sparked renewed debate about public safety in major European transit systems, similar to cases previously reported by RTL, BBC News, and CNN.
Police secure Wandsbek Markt U-Bahn station following deadly late-night incident in Hamburg.
The incident comes amid heightened public attention on Hamburg, where community solidarity has recently been highlighted in stories such as Heino’s public support for Daniel Jeddman in Hamburg, while unrelated sports developments like FIFA’s delay of Derrick Arthur’s nationality switch continue to draw national interest.
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