Two trains crash face to face, some injured in Denmark

Several allegedly were injured after two trains crashed face to face in Denmark, according to local emergency services.

The incident occurred near the town of Hillerrod, north of Copenhagen, where two local trains crashed under still unclear circumstances.

A spokesman for the Fire Department said there were passengers injured, but did not elaborate on their number or situation. According to him, all passengers have been taken off trains and there are no people trapped.

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Meanwhile, according to the Danish newspaper Ektrabladet, preliminary information appears in 5 to 10 people injured by the accident.

Numerous police forces and rescue teams have gone to the scene, while authorities have launched investigations to whiteen the causes of the crash.

Police reported that the accident took place on the railway line between Hillerrod and Kagerup, in the Isterodween area.

Two trains have crashed, while numerous police and rescue forces have arrived at the scene of the accident. The section of the road between Isterodween and Kagerup is closed and is expected to remain closed for an extended period of time. Drivers are required to enforce traffic regulations. We cannot provide further information at this time, but we will continue to inform you as the situation develops,” said in the police statement. /Periscope