A police patrol car collided with a civilian vehicle Sunday afternoon in Copenhagen's Northwest District. All four people involved escaped serious injury.
The accident occurred at 12:59 PM at the intersection of Borups Allé and Mågevej. The police vehicle was responding to an emergency call when the collision happened.
Two officers were in the police car and two civilians in the other vehicle. None sustained serious injuries, but paramedics examined all parties at the scene.
Both vehicles suffered visible damage. Photos from the location show substantial front-end damage to the police car.
Copenhagen Police notified the Independent Police Complaints Authority, standard procedure when officers are involved in accidents. The authority will investigate the incident.
Police declined to specify the nature of the emergency response, describing it only as "a pressing police matter."
Emergency vehicle accidents raise questions about response protocols in dense urban areas. Copenhagen's narrow streets often challenge emergency responders racing to calls.
Local residents frequently report concerns about speeding emergency vehicles in residential neighborhoods. This incident highlights the balance between rapid response and public safety.