Passenger train ablaze in Odense

Authorities looking for the source of the fire

Firefighters and police are currently working to put out a fire onboard a DSB passenger train at Odense Central Station.

According to a tweet from the Funen Police, there are no passengers aboard the train, and the authorities are looking for the source of the fire.

According to a witness who spoke with Ekstra Bladet tabloid, “the back end of the train is engulfed in flames and there is smoke everywhere”.

DSB confirmed that there was a fire, but has yet to reveal any further information.




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