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British Transport Police are investigating an incident on the railway line near Huntingdon last night which left several people injured and caused major disruption to services on the East Coast Main Line. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 22:00 following reports of a disturbance on board a northbound train. Services were suspended in both directions for several hours while police and paramedics attended. The line reopened in the early hours, though residual delays continued into the morning.
Officials have confirmed that several individuals were taken to hospital with serious injuries, while others were treated at the scene. No fatalities have been reported. A number of witnesses have been interviewed and CCTV footage from the train and nearby stations is being reviewed as part of the inquiry.
A police spokesperson said that while the investigation remains at an early stage, there is no wider threat to the public. Increased patrols will remain in place at nearby stations as a precaution.
Rail operators have thanked passengers for their patience during the disruption and advised anyone who was affected by the incident to contact them for assistance or to report further information to the police.