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Two trains collided early Thursday morning near Hillerød, Denmark, resulting in five people being critically injured in what authorities have described as a major incident. The crash took place around 6:30 a.m., approximately 40 kilometers north of Copenhagen.
According to the Greater Copenhagen Fire Department, about a dozen others sustained minor injuries. A total of 38 passengers were on board the two trains, as reported by a spokesperson from the North Zealand police.
Initial reports indicated four individuals were critically hurt, but this number was later updated to five. It remains unclear whether the train drivers were among those seriously injured.
The collision happened near a level crossing. Photographs from the scene show significant damage to the front sections of both trains, though neither derailed and both stayed upright on the tracks.
Trine Egetved, mayor of nearby Gribskov, noted on social media that some of the injured were airlifted to hospitals. She emphasized that the rail line involved is heavily used by residents, workers, and schoolchildren in the area.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the crash. No further details have been released at this time.