Two trains collide in Denmark, injuring several people

ALBAWABA - A train collision in Denmark on Thursday left several people injured, Ekstra Bladet reported, citing emergency services. The Capital Emergency Service said two trains have collided head-on. 

According to the police report, the accident left at least 17 people injured, four of whom are in critical condition, Ekstra Bladet also mentioned. All injured people were transferred to hospitals.

The accident occurred between the towns of Hillerod and Kagerup, about 40 kilometers from Copenhagen. 

The police arrived at the scene of the accident and announced the statement, "We are present on the train line between Hillerød and Kagerup at Isterødvejen, where a major train accident has occurred. Two trains have collided, and we are massively present with police and rescue services."

The statement added, "The road section between Isterødvejen and Kagerup is closed and is expected to be closed for an extended period of time. We ask motorists to respect the closures. We cannot provide any further information at this time, but will continuously update the situation on this page."

The cause of the collision is unknown, but a probe is underway to determine the circumstances. 

The mayor of Gribskov Municipality wrote in a post on Facebook regarding the crash, "I am deeply shaken and shocked and thinking of all those involved. The local railway is used by many Gribskov citizens, employees and schoolchildren. The emergency services are working at full speed, and we are trying to get an overview of what exactly has happened from a central point and ensure that everyone gets the help they need."