DistantNews
Support us
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark /Disasters & Emergencies

Up to 200 passengers evacuated from train on Funen after smoke develops

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

Newswire From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Up to 200 passengers were evacuated from a train traveling from Copenhagen to Odense after smoke developed on Sunday afternoon.
  • The train stopped at Langeskov Station and was subsequently canceled.
  • The disruption affected football fans traveling to watch FCK play OB in Bolbro, according to local media.

Up to 200 passengers were evacuated from a train traveling from Copenhagen to Odense after smoke began developing on Sunday afternoon.

Passengers were initially told to move toward the rear carriages when they noticed a burning smell. Shortly afterward, the train stopped at Langeskov Station, where everyone was asked to leave.

The train was then canceled entirely. The incident created problems for a number of football fans who were reportedly on board and planning to watch FCK play OB later Sunday in Bolbro.

Langeskov lies east of Odense, while Bolbro is on the cityโ€™s western side.

About this summary

Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.