Two trains collided head-on in Denmark, injuring several passengers and triggering a major emergency response.
The accident occurred about 40 km north of Copenhagen on a railway line connecting the towns of Hillerød and Kagerup, according to police.
Emergency services confirmed that the crash involved two local trains. Officials described it as a head-on collision between regional services operating on the route.
Injuries reported, no one trapped
Authorities said between five and 10 people were injured in the incident, though all passengers were safely evacuated from the trains.
“There are injuries among the passengers. Everyone is out of the trains, so no one is trapped. Large resources have been dispatched to the scene,” a fire department spokesperson said.
The collision prompted a large-scale emergency response, with police describing it as a “major accident.” The exact number of casualties has not been officially confirmed.
Investigation underway
The cause of the collision was not immediately known, and authorities are expected to launch an investigation into the incident.
Emergency teams continued operations at the site as officials assessed the situation. Further updates are expected as more details emerge about the circumstances leading to the crash.
