Denmark's military has warned that a failed missile on a navy ship is raining 'fragments', leading to airspace and a shipping lane closure.

By Maia Snow, World News Editor

14:59, Thu, Apr 4, 2024 | UPDATED: 14:59, Thu, Apr 4, 2024

A ship with Danish flags being waved in front of it

Denmark's missile test failed (stock image) (Image: Getty)

Denmark's military have closed airspace and shipping lanes after a failed missile test on a navy ship. Ships have been warned to avoid part of the Great Belt strait due 'missile fragments' raining down off the Danish coast.

The National Maritime Agency has warned ships to drop anchor if necessary.

A naval exercise began in the area last March and is due to end on Friday.

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