Several killed after a bus crashes into a Stockholm bus stop
Multiple Casualties After Bus Plows Into Central Stockholm Stop
A tragic accident in central Stockholm has left several people dead and others injured after a city bus veered off the road and crashed into a crowded bus stop, according to Swedish authorities.
The collision occurred at about 15:00 local time (14:00 GMT) along Valhallavägen, a major thoroughfare in the capital. Police confirmed that the driver of the bus has been taken into custody, and a preliminary manslaughter investigation has been opened — a standard procedure in incidents of this nature.
Officials have not yet released details on how many people were killed or injured, nor provided information on the ages or identities of those affected.
Images circulating in Swedish media show emergency personnel working urgently at the scene, with some appearing to assist individuals trapped beneath the double-decker vehicle.
National broadcaster SVT reported that the bus involved is operated by Transdev, which manages several transport routes across northern Stockholm.
One witness, a local shop owner, told SVT that the bus slammed into a pole positioned just in front of the shelter, prompting several distressed bystanders to rush into nearby storefronts seeking safety and help.
Authorities say the situation is still unfolding. More information will be released as it becomes available. Refresh this page for the latest developments.