Two trains have collided head-on on a level crossing north west of Copenhagen, leaving five people critically hurt and 13 others with less serious injuries, according to medical officials. The trains were on a line linking the towns of Hillerød and Kagerup in the North Zealand area of north-east Denmark, carrying a total of 37 people at the time of the accident.
Tim Ole Simonsen of the Greater Copenhagen fire department has stated that the exact cause of the crash is yet to be determined, but all injured were promptly transported to hospitals via air and ambulance services. Local mayor Trine Egetved expressed her shock at the incident, noting the significance of this route for both residents and commuters in the area.
The collision occurred at around 06:29 local time, and fire and rescue teams responded immediately. Egetved has highlighted the importance of investigating how such an incident could occur, stating that it is crucial for the safety of future travelers on this route.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also expressed her concern regarding the accident and its implications for public safety. Investigators from Denmark's Accident Investigation Board arrived at the site to analyze the circumstances surrounding the crash, looking into all possible factors including potential human error or signaling system failures.
This incident marks a serious railway accident for Denmark, a country known for its careful rail transit record, raising significant questions about the safety protocols in place along this line.
Tim Ole Simonsen of the Greater Copenhagen fire department has stated that the exact cause of the crash is yet to be determined, but all injured were promptly transported to hospitals via air and ambulance services. Local mayor Trine Egetved expressed her shock at the incident, noting the significance of this route for both residents and commuters in the area.
The collision occurred at around 06:29 local time, and fire and rescue teams responded immediately. Egetved has highlighted the importance of investigating how such an incident could occur, stating that it is crucial for the safety of future travelers on this route.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also expressed her concern regarding the accident and its implications for public safety. Investigators from Denmark's Accident Investigation Board arrived at the site to analyze the circumstances surrounding the crash, looking into all possible factors including potential human error or signaling system failures.
This incident marks a serious railway accident for Denmark, a country known for its careful rail transit record, raising significant questions about the safety protocols in place along this line.
