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Many people have died one after the other The bus crashed at a bus stop in the center Stockholm on Friday afternoon, Swedish police said.
A large number of police vehicles and ambulances were present at the scene to attend to the casualties. Rescue workers said some people were “seriously” injured. According to officials, five people have been affected by this incident.
The driver has been arrested and the accident is being investigated as aggravated homicide, Swedish outlet Aftonbladet reports,
Police said they would not comment on specifics regarding descriptions of the victims, including the gender or age of those killed or injured.
Authorities said it was too early to say what caused the incident, which happened at 3.23pm (2.23pm GMT) on Friday in the Östermalm area, a large district in central Stockholm. It is being told that this accident happened near the Royal Institute of Technology in the city.
Wallahvagen, the road near where the collision occurred, has been closed by emergency services.
“I have received the tragic news that several people have lost their lives and been injured at a bus stop in central Stockholm,” Prime Minister Ulf Christerson wrote in a post. Friday on X/Twitter.
“People who may be visiting family, friends or at home for a quiet evening.
“We do not yet know the cause, but right now my thoughts are primarily with those and their loved ones who have been affected. The police, ambulance and rescue services now have a very difficult and important job to do. I urge everyone to show consideration and understanding in their actions.”
Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden Ebba Bush added: “Deeply saddened by the terrible news that people have lost their lives after a bus crashed into a shelter in central Stockholm.”
“The government is closely monitoring the developments and is in close contact with the relevant authorities.”
Many people were said to have run into local shops crying at the time of the accident, witnesses told SVT.
A police spokesperson said, “This is being investigated as involuntary manslaughter.” He said there was no information to suggest it was an attack. “The bus driver has been arrested but this is normal in such incidents.”
SVT said the vehicle should not have been in service at the time of the incident.
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