Copenhagen - A car crashed into a crowd of people in the Danish capital Copenhagen on Wednesday afternoon, injuring several people.

As"Berlingske" reports, initial findings indicate that it was a traffic accident that occurred on the Queen Luise Bridge in the city center.

An elderly man is said to have lost control of his car and crashed into tables and benches in front of a store.

Eleven people were injured in the accident, including the driver himself.

At least two of the injured are said to be in a critical condition. A large contingent of rescue workers are deployed.