Rail accident in Denmark: Two trains collide head-on near Copenhagen, injuring several people
Two trains collided head-on in Denmark on Thursday, injuring several passengers and prompting a major emergency response.The police said in a statement that the accident occurred about 40 kilometers north of Copenhagen on a railway line linking the cities of Hillerud and Kagerup.Emergency services confirmed that the accident occurred between two local trains. A spokesman for the Greater Copenhagen Fire Department told Reuters: “Two local trains collided head-on.”
No injuries were reported, but no one was trapped
Authorities said between five and 10 people were injured in the accident, according to public broadcaster DR. However, officials confirmed that all passengers were evacuated safely.He added, “There are injuries among the passengers. Everyone got off the trains, so no one is trapped…
The fire department spokesman added that significant resources were sent to the scene.The collision prompted a large-scale emergency response, and police described it as a “major accident,” although the exact number of victims was not immediately confirmed, the Associated Press reported.Details about the cause of the collision were not immediately available, and authorities are expected to begin an investigation into the accident.
The rapid evacuation ensured that no passengers remained trapped inside the trains, even as emergency teams continued their operations at the site.Further updates are awaited while officials evaluate the situation and determine the cause of the head-on collision.