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Passenger Train Hits Farm Vehicle at Unmarked Crossing, Killing One

Rail authorities have launched an inquiry after multiple carriages derailed at the unmarked level crossing near Bjerndrup.

Overview

  • A fast service between Copenhagen and Sønderborg struck an agricultural vehicle at an unmarked level crossing southwest of Bjerndrup.
  • The collision claimed one life and left several passengers injured, with police withholding details on injury severity.
  • Two people were airlifted by helicopter for treatment and local media reported at least two derailed carriages.
  • About 95 passengers were onboard, including 25 school pupils from Sønderborg, none of whom suffered serious injuries.
  • Banedanmark and local police have opened an investigation into the crash, and the cause of the accident remains unclear.