Denmark: At least one person has died and 27 others have been injured after a passenger train collided with a slurry tanker and derailed in southern Denmark, officials confirmed.
The crash occurred between the towns of Tinglev and Kliplev in southern Jutland, near the German border. Police said the victim was a 60-year-old woman. Of the injured, five remain in serious condition, with two in critical care at the hospital.
Authorities said 106 people were on board the train at the time of the accident, including a group of school pupils from Sønderborg, the train’s intended destination. None of the students or their two teachers sustained serious injuries, but they have been offered psychological support.
In an update, police reported that a crane was being used to lift damaged carriages to confirm no further passengers were trapped. Images from the scene showed a carriage lying on its side, with shocked passengers gathered along the tracks.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen remarked that, “My thoughts go out to the relatives, the many injured and everyone who is currently affected by the accident. I hope that everyone gets the best possible help and support.”
The national rail operator DSB has suspended services along the line until further notice. Banedanmark, Denmark’s rail infrastructure agency, said the collision occurred at a level crossing, with at least two carriages derailing after impact.
Local media identified the vehicle involved as a slurry tanker, commonly used to transport farm waste.
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