Train Collision Shakes Northern Copenhagen
A collision involving two local trains near Copenhagen injured between five and 10 passengers. The accident occurred on a railway line connecting Hillerod and Kagerup. Emergency services confirmed all passengers have been evacuated, with significant support dispatched to manage the situation.
In a shocking incident on Thursday, two local trains collided head-on in Denmark, resulting in injuries to between five and 10 individuals, according to local emergency services.
The collision took place north of Copenhagen on a train route that connects the towns of Hillerod and Kagerup. Police confirmed the accident in an official statement. "It is two local trains that have collided head-on," a spokesperson from the Greater Copenhagen fire department informed Reuters.
All passengers have been evacuated from the trains, ensuring no one remains trapped. The spokesperson further stated, "Large resources have been dispatched to the scene," underlining the gravity of the situation. Information from public broadcaster DR, citing police, confirmed the number of injured passengers.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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