Six injured in knife attack at New York's Penn Station

A knife attack at New York City's Penn Station on [date] left six people injured, according to the New York Fire Department. One person suffered serious injuries, while the others had injuries ranging from minor to moderate. The injured were taken to Bellevue Hospital, except for one person with minor injuries who was taken to Cornell Hospital, as reported by NBC News.

An Amtrak spokesperson confirmed that five people were slashed but stated that all patients were in stable condition. A knife was recovered at the scene. Amtrak police took a person believed to have mental health issues into custody, a senior law enforcement official said, adding that there were no preliminary signs the attack was related to terrorism.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was briefed on the stabbing and praised Amtrak police for their "swift response." In a statement on the X platform, he said, "My heart is with everyone who was injured, their loved ones, and all those shaken by this unacceptable violence. I'm wishing each of the victims a full and speedy recovery."

According to Mehr News, the incident occurred at Penn Station, a major transportation hub in Manhattan. The investigation is ongoing.