1897 Gentofte train crash
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In the Gentofte train crash at Gentofte station, Denmark, on the island of Zealand, on 11 July 1897 an express train pulled by a DSB class CS (0-4-2) number 245 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.[1]
| Gentofte train crash | |
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Gentofte train crash, 11 July 1897 | |
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| Details | |
| Date | 11 July 1897 |
| Country | Denmark |
| Incident type | Collision |
| Cause | Signal passed at danger |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 2 |
| Deaths | 40 |
| Injured | 100+ |
