One dead and several injured as Danish train hits tanker and derails

One dead and several injured as Danish train hits tanker and derails

A train collision with a slurry tanker in southern Denmark has resulted in at least one fatality and multiple injuries. The incident occurred between the towns of Tinglev and Kliplev in southern Jutland, prompting a police response at the scene.

Local news reports indicated that helicopters were dispatched to assist, and officials confirmed that the train struck the slurry tanker at a level crossing. The Danish rail operator, DSB, announced a suspension of services between Tinglev and Sønderborg, which is near the German border.

Emergency response images reveal a train carriage overturned, with bystanders present on the tracks. Authorities stated that there were 95 passengers aboard the train, including students from a school in Sønderborg. Of the injured, two passengers required helicopter transport for their injuries.

The national rail agency, Banedanmark, confirmed via social media that the collision occurred at a railway crossing and indicated that at least two carriages of the train were derailed. Further investigations into the accident are likely to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx235yjk3mmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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