Boston stabbing: Police at South Station amid incident; Red Line resumes after brief pause

Red Line service at Boston’s South Station was temporarily suspended after a stabbing incident sparked a major police response. Service later resumed.

Updated on: Aug 13, 2026, 04:13:52 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Trains via the South Station in Boston, Massachusetts were temporarily suspended on Wednesday afternoon after a stabbing incident. There was a massive police activity at the station.

The incident happened on the Red Line platform at South Station, reports stated. As of 6:20pm EDT, train services on the Red Line have resumed, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Visitors at the station shared photos showing crime scene tape around the escalators. Some visitors reported on Reddit that blood could be seen at the station following the incident.

So far, an update has not come from the Boston Police Department regarding what happened at South Station today has not come.

Here's the photo of crime scene tape around the escalators shared by one user on X.

This story is being updated.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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