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Several People Injured in Danish Train Crash, Local Emergency Service Says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 23, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 23, 2026
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Two trains collided in Denmark on Thursday, April 23, injuring multiple people, according to local emergency services. The incident prompted a swift response from rescue teams amid ongoing investigations.
Two trains collide in Denmark, injuring 17 people, emergency service says
Details and Aftermath of the Train Collision
By Stine Jacobsen and Soren Jeppesen
COPENHAGEN, April 23 (Reuters) - Two local trains collided head-on north of the Danish capital Copenhagen on Thursday, injuring 17 people, five of them critically, emergency services said.
Scene of the Accident
Two yellow and grey trains were seen at the site, both with visible damage to the front and facing each other in a wooded area, with rescue services describing "chaotic" scenes inside the carriages.
"The two trains collided head-on, causing large damage to them and sending broken glass flying everywhere," fire and rescue service leader Christoffer Buhl Martekilde told reporters.
Emergency Response
EARLY MORNING CRASH
A police spokesperson said it was too early to say what had caused the crash, adding there would be an extensive investigation.
A total of 38 people are believed to have been on board the two trains at the time of the crash, which occurred shortly before 6:30 a.m. (0430 GMT), the police said.
Rescue Efforts and Assistance
Emergency services scrambled 18 vehicles and 47 rescue workers to the crash site. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he had contacted acting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to offer assistance.
The incident happened on a train line linking the towns of Hillerod and Kagerup, police said.
"There are injuries among the passengers. Everyone is out of the trains, so no one is trapped... Large resources have been dispatched to the scene," a spokesperson told Reuters earlier.
The injured have since been transported away from the scene of the accident in ambulances and helicopters, the fire department said on X.
Previous Railway Accidents in Denmark
Denmark's worst railway disaster this century occurred in 2019, when a high-speed train hit an obstacle on a bridge during a storm, killing eight people and injuring many more in what police said was a difficult rescue operation.
While such accidents are rare in Denmark, one person was killed and several others were injured in 2025 when a train hit a vehicle and derailed in the south of the country.
(Reporting by Stine Jacobsen, Soren Jeppesen, Vera Dvorakova and Tom Little in Copenhagen, and Jesus Calero in Gdansk; writing by Terje Solsvik; Editing by Sharon Singleton and Gareth Jones)
Key Takeaways
- •Several people were injured in a train collision in Denmark on April 23, as confirmed by local emergency services to Reuters.
- •Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene promptly, indicating a coordinated local response.
- •Details on the crash’s cause, exact location, and the condition of the injured remain unclear, with further updates pending.
Frequently Asked Questions about Several people injured in Danish train crash, local emergency service says
1Where did the train crash occur?
The train crash occurred in Denmark, with emergency services reporting from Copenhagen.
2How many trains were involved in the crash?
Two trains were involved in the collision.
3Were there injuries reported in the Danish train crash?
Yes, several people were reported injured in the crash.
4Who provided information about the crash?
Local emergency services provided information to Reuters about the incident.
