4 critically injured as two trains collide in Denmark; several hurt

At least four people were critically injured and a dozen others sustained minor injuries after two trains collided in Denmark early Thursday, authorities said, in what police described as a major incident.According to media reports,the collision occurred around 6:30 a.m. near Hillerød, located about 40 kilometres north of Copenhagen. Emergency responders rushed to the site as the Greater Copenhagen Fire Department reported multiple casualties.

Fire department says 4 people were critically injured when 2 trains collided in Denmark, 12 others have minor injuries, reports AP. pic.twitter.com/Oxwfi5l0VJ

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According to officials, around 38 people were on board the two trains at the time of the accident. Initial reports indicated four critically injured, but authorities later revised the figure to five. It remains unclear whether the train drivers were among those seriously hurt.Images from the scene showed the front sections of both trains badly damaged, although the carriages remained upright on the tracks. The crash reportedly occurred near a level crossing, and investigators have begun probing the cause of the collision.The mayor of nearby Gribskov, Trine Egetved, said in a social media post that some of the injured were airlifted to hospitals for treatment. She noted that the rail line is commonly used by local residents, including employees and schoolchildren.Authorities have yet to release further details as rescue and investigation efforts continue.