Two Trains Crash in Denmark: 17 Hurt
Two local trains crashed in Denmark on Thursday morning. The crash happened at a road crossing near Hillerød.
That town is about 19 miles north-west of Copenhagen. At least 17 people were hurt.
Five of them are in critical condition. Several injured passengers were flown to a hospital.
Emergency services got the call just before 6:30am. A large emergency response was sent to the scene.
Klear Note — Denmark has frequent train service connecting towns near Copenhagen. Road crossings where trains and cars meet can be dangerous if safety systems fail.
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- critical condition Seriously hurt and in danger of dying