An elderly driver accidentally struck several people near Dronning Louises Bro in Copenhagen. Twelve people have been injured, and two are in critical condition, according to police.

12 injured and two people in critical condition: Driver loses control of car in Nørrebro, Copenhagen

Multiple People Struck on Sortedam Dossering in Copenhagen Wednesday Afternoon Both police and emergency services, including fire and rescue teams, were present following the accident, which occurred when an elderly man lost control of his car. Foto: Jens Dresling
Multiple People Struck on Sortedam Dossering in Copenhagen Wednesday Afternoon Both police and emergency services, including fire and rescue teams, were present following the accident, which occurred when an elderly man lost control of his car. Foto: Jens Dresling
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Twelve people have been injured, and two are in critical condition after a car plowed into a crowd at Sortedam Dossering in Nørrebro, Copenhagen, on Wednesday afternoon.

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