Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving four critically hurt
Summary
Two trains collided head-on in Denmark, near Copenhagen, injuring 15 people, four of them critically. The accident happened on a local rail line between the towns of Hillerød and Kagerup, and emergency services quickly took the injured to hospitals.Key Facts
- The collision occurred about 40 km northwest of Copenhagen, between Hillerød and Kagerup.
- Four people were critically injured, and 11 others needed hospital treatment.
- All injured individuals were transported by air or ambulance.
- The accident happened around 06:30 local time on Thursday.
- The trains collided on a level crossing and showed visible damage at their fronts.
- An expert suggested a train may have passed a stop signal and ended up on the wrong track.
- The local rail line involved may lack an automated safety system.
- Rail accidents are rare in Denmark, and officials want to prevent similar events in the future.
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