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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.[1] There were 40 deaths and more than 100 people were injured.
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![]() Gentofte train crash, 11 July 1897 | |
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Date | 11 July 1897 (1897-07-11) |
Country | Denmark |
Incident type | Collision |
Cause | Signal passed at danger |
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Trains | 2 |
Deaths | 40 |
Injured | 100+ |
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