Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving five critically hurt
The accident happened early on Thursday at a level crossing north of Copenhagen.
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Notable Quotes
"It was shocking that two trains could collide head-on and we must ensure it never happens again."
— Trine Egetved , Politician
"I am very concerned by the terrible train accident."
— Mette Frederiksen , Politician
"This collision is one of the worst we can imagine in the railway industry."
— Claus Pedersson , Executive
"Some of the injured were flown to the hospital."
— Trine Egetved , Politician
"I was very moved by the terrible train accident on the Gribskov line this morning. My thoughts go out to the injured, their relatives and everyone affected by the accident."
— Mette Frederiksen , Politician
"The collision of two trains should not be possible. We do everything in our daily lives to ensure that it does not happen with signalling systems and training for drivers."
— Claus René Pedersson , Executive
"The two trains collided head-on, causing large damage to them and sending broken glass flying everywhere."
— Christoffer Buhl Martekilde , Executive
"some of the injured were flown to the hospital."
— Trine Egetved , Politician
"Some of the injured were flown to the hospital."
— Trine Egetved , Politician
Key People
Fire and rescue service leader who commented on the train collision.
Safety director at Lokaltog, which operates the train line.
Claus René Pedersson is the safety director at Lokaltog.
Manager of the railway unit at Denmark's Accident Investigation Board.
Prime Minister of Denmark concerned by the train accident.
Local mayor deeply shaken by the accident.
Ulf Kristersson is the prime minister of Sweden.
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All Coverage
The accident happened early on Thursday at a level crossing north of Copenhagen.
Two trains collided near Hillerød, Denmark, injuring five critically and around a dozen others with minor injuries. The crash occurred near a level crossing, and investigations are underway.
Two passenger trains collided head-on near Copenhagen, injuring at least 17 people, with five in critical condition. All passengers were evacuated, and authorities are investigating the cause.
Two trains collided head-on near Hillerød, Denmark, injuring at least five to ten people, with at least four in critical condition. Emergency services are at the scene, and investigations are ongoing.
Two trains collided near Hillerød, Denmark, injuring five critically and approximately a dozen others with minor injuries. The cause is under investigation.
Two commuter trains collided head-on near Copenhagen, injuring at least 17 people, including five critically. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.
Two local trains collided head-on in Denmark, injuring at least 17 people, four of whom are in critical condition. The incident occurred on a line linking Hillerød and Kagerup, north of Copenhagen.
Two local trains collided head-on in Denmark, injuring at least 17 people, four of whom were in critical condition. The incident occurred near Hillerød, north of Copenhagen, on a line linking Hillerød and Kagerup.
Two trains collided near Hillerød, Denmark, injuring five critically and approximately a dozen others with minor injuries. The cause is under investigation.
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