Two trains collide near Hillerød, Denmark, leaving several injured
Emergency services respond to major rail accident north of Copenhagen
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- Two commuter trains collided near Hillerød, Denmark, early Thursday morning, resulting in four critical injuries and 12 minor injuries.
- Emergency responders evacuated all passengers, and an investigation into the cause is ongoing.
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The accident occurred on a local rail line in Denmark used by commuters and schoolchildren.
Two trains collided early Thursday near Hillerød, about 40 km north of Copenhagen, triggering a large emergency response.
Police described a major accident. The crash happened around 6:30am on a local rail line used by commuters and schoolchildren.
The Greater Copenhagen Fire Department said four people were critically injured and 12 had minor injuries.
All passengers were evacuated, according to North Zealand police. Images showed the front ends of both trains crushed, though they stayed upright on the tracks.
Local mayor Trine Egetved said some injured were flown to hospital. Authorities have not yet given further details on the cause.
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Authorities will launch a formal investigation into the cause of the crash.
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Updates on the condition of the critically injured passengers will be released.
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Offene Fragen
- What was the specific cause of the collision?
- Are there any fatalities reported?
