Copenhagen train crash live: Two trains in head-on crash in Denmark with casualties

NewsWorld newsTrain crashesLIVEUpdated just nowCopenhagen train crash live: Two trains collide in Denmark as casualties confirmedTwo trains ‌collided in North Zealand near Copenhagen in Denmark on Thursday morning, injuring as many as 17 people on a train ⁠line linking the towns of Hillerod and KagerupTwo trains have crashed in Denmark(Image: AP)CommentsNewsEthan Blackshaw Deputy Publishing LeadUpdated 07:55, 23 Apr 2026Multiple casualties have been confirmed after two trains collided in North Zealand, Denmark this morning.The incident happened before 6.30am local time north of Copenhagen in Denmark on Thursday, injuring as many as 17 people - four of them are said to be in a critical condition.The crash took place on a train ⁠line linking the towns of Hillerod and Kagerup. Seven ambulances and a helicopter have been deployed, as well as the armed forces.‌ New UpdatesKey EventsFour people critically injuredView PostBetween five and 10 people injuredView PostTwo trains crash in DenmarkView PostToday07:51 BSTPolice issue statement after North Zealand train crashPolice in North Zealand said: "We can confirm that there are injuries, but we cannot comment on the nature and extent of the injuries. Technical investigations are underway at the site, which we expect to continue over a longer period of time, the police district writes."Four people are fighting for their lives(Image: AP)CommentsEthan BlackshawToday07:43 BSTMayor 'deeply shocked' after train crashThe mayor of Denmark's Gribskov municipality, Trine Egetved, said on Facebook: "I am deeply shaken and shocked and thinking of all those involved. The local railway is used by many Gribskov citizens, employees and schoolchildren."CommentsEthan BlackshawToday07:41 BSTSeven ambulances and helicopter deployed after Denmark train crashSeven ambulances and a helicopter have been deployed to the scene north of Copenhagen, according to reports in Denmark.Armed forces are at the scene too.Com...