Four people 'critically injured' after two trains crash head-on in Denmark

Multiple people have been injured after two trains crashed into each other in Denmark.

The two trains, on a line linking the towns of Hillerod and Kagerup, collided head-on around 6.30am about 25 miles north of Copenhagen.

Police have said there are at least five to ten people injured, according to Danish public broadcaster DR.

At least four are in a critical condition, DR reports.

The incident prompted a huge emergency response for what police called a major accident.

Multiple people have been flown to hospital, the mayor of Gribskov Municipality – an area just north of the accident – wrote in a post on Facebook.

Emergency services are at the scene / Credit: AP

“I am deeply shaken and shocked and my thoughts are with all those involved. The local track is used by many Gribskov citizens, employees and pupils,” Trine Egetved said.

“Emergency services are working at full pressure, and we are trying from the central team to get an overview of what has happened more accurately and make sure that everyone gets the help they need.”

A large emergency response that has been rolled out, with at least 60 people at the scene, said Martin Schmidt, operations chief at the Greater Copenhagen Fire Department.

Photos show the smashed front ends of the trains, although both remain upright on the tracks.