Incident Details
On January 11 at approximately 6:42 AM, a man attacked and wounded six people with a homemade, bladed weapon at Gare du Nord train station in Paris, leaving one with serious injuries. Off-duty police officers neutralized the threat within a minute of the attack, shooting the assailant three times and leaving him in critical condition.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid secured areas of Gare du Nord as authorities investigate the incident. Maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.
