1897 Gentofte train crash

In the Gentofte train crash at Gentofte station, Denmark, on the island of Zealand, on 11 June 1897 an express train passed a signal cautioning danger and collided with a stationary passenger train waiting at the station. There were 40 deaths and more than 100 people were injured.

Coordinates: 55°45′13″N 12°32′29″E / 55.75361°N 12.54139°E / 55.75361; 12.54139



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