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Four people critically injured in Denmark train crash

The collision took place about 25 miles north of the capital Copenhagen, on a line linking the towns ​of Hillerod and Kagerup

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This photograph shows two trains that collided between the towns of Hillerod and Kagerup, north of Copenhagen, leaving many injured, on April 23, 2026
This photograph shows two trains that collided between the towns of Hillerod and Kagerup, north of Copenhagen, leaving many injured, on April 23, 2026. Picture: Steven Knap / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP via Getty Images

By Rebecca Henrys

Four people are in a critical condition after two trains collided in Denmark.

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The collision took place about 25 miles north of the capital Copenhagen, on a line linking the towns ​of Hillerod and Kagerup.

Danish media are reporting that 17 people have been injured in total, but nobody has been trapped.

"It is two ‌local trains that have collided head-on," a spokesperson for the emergency rescue services told Reuters.

"There are injuries among the ⁠passengers. Everyone is out ​of the trains, so no ​one is trapped," ⁠the spokesperson added. "Large resources ​have been dispatched to the scene."

Two trains crashed head-on near the Danish capital Copenhagen leaving several people injured, police and media reports said
Two trains crashed head-on near the Danish capital Copenhagen leaving several people injured, police and media reports said. Picture: Steven Knap / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP via Getty Images
Rescue workers stand near two trains that collided between the towns of Hillerod and Kagerup, north of Copenhagen, leaving many injured, on April 23, 2026
Rescue workers stand near two trains that collided between the towns of Hillerod and Kagerup, north of Copenhagen, leaving many injured, on April 23, 2026. Picture: Steven Knap / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP via Getty Images

Greater Copenhagen Fire Department said that 50 firefighters and 15 vehicles were deployed to the scene of the incident.

Trine Egetved, mayor of the Gribskov municipality, said: "I am deeply shaken and shocked and my thoughts are with all those involved.

"The local track is used by many Gribskov citizens, employees and pupils. Emergency services are working at full pressure, and we are trying from the central team to get an overview of what has happened more accurately and make sure that everyone gets the help they need."