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As many as five people were injured as the attacker made his way through Dusseldorf train station in Germany.

Anti-terror police sealed off the station and trains were ordered not to stop there.

A passenger described seeing a "crazy man" start attacking people at around 8pm this evening (Thursday).

It is believed a number of people were hurt although the extent of their injuries is unclear.

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Reports stated cops arrested two people in connection with the incident.

There were claims that one of the attackers ran to a nearby underground station and jumped from a bridge in an attempt to flee.

Bruno Macedo tweeted: "Man with axe chased by police in Dusseldorf. Station closed. I am in the train things look bad #police #terror."

He added: "Stay away from #Dusseldorf train station crazy man with #axe on the lose .. :("

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A witness at the scene said: "Someone just committed an attack with an axe right next to us and attacked people.

"I swear we couldn’t do anything. I was right next to it. Not me nor anyone else could do anything.The guy just appeared with an

"The guy just appeared with an axe and started attacking people. I have seen many things but never before have I witnessed someone like that. He just started to attack people with his axe.

"We just stood there and started screaming."

Horrifying footage emerged from the scene showing the bodies of injured people strewn over the floor just moments after the attack.

A station attendant told German newspaper Bild: "We were standing on the track, waiting for the train. The train came, and suddenly someone jumped out with an axe, hit the people.

"There was blood everywhere. I have experienced a lot, but I have never experienced it."

Germany is in a high state of alert after suffering a year of frequent, gruesome terror attacks.

These include the horrific Christmas market attack in Berlin in December that left 12 people dead.