Two Trains Collide Head-on Near Copenhagen, Leaving 5 Critically Injured And 12 Others Hurt
Two trains collide head-on near Copenhagen, leaving 5 critically injured and 12 others hurt Two passenger trains have collided head on on a level crossing north-west of Copenhagen, Denmark, leaving at least five people critically injured and around 12 others with minor injuries. The crash occurred early Thursday morning at about 6:30 a.m. on a local rail line linking the towns of Hillerød and Kagerup, roughly 40 kilometres (25 miles) north of the Danish capital. Emergency officials confirmed that both trains were carrying commuters at the time of the impact, with a total of about 38 passengers on board. The collision caused severe damage to the front ends of both trains, although they remained upright on the tracks and did not derail. Medical responders said the critically injured passengers were rushed to hospitals by ambulance and helicopter, while others with less serious injuries were also treated at the scene. Authorities described the incident as a major emergency response operation, with dozens of rescue workers deployed to evacuate passengers and secure the area. All passengers were eventually removed from the trains, and no one was trapped in the wreckage. Investigators have launched a probe to determine the cause of the collision, which remains unclear at this stage. Officials have not yet confirmed whether the train drivers were among those injured. The rail line involved is commonly used by commuters, including residents, workers, and schoolchildren, raising concerns over safety on the route.
- Two local trains collide head-on near Copenhagen
- Crash time: around 6:30 a.m.
- Location Hillerød–Kagerup rail line north of Copenhagen
- 5 critically injured
- About 12 others with minor injuries
- Passengers evacuated; no one trapped
- Cause under investigation
- Train collisions are rare in Denmark due to strong rail safety systems, making this incident one of the most serious recent rail accidents in the region. Authorities are expected to investigate signalling, track coordination, and operational procedures.
