Bus crashes into Stockholm bus stop, 3 killed
What's the story
A tragic incident occurred in central Stockholm on Friday when a bus crashed into a bus stop on Valhallavagen street. The accident resulted in several casualties, with the BBC putting the number of fatalities and injuries at three each. The driver of the double-decker bus has been arrested and is facing charges of causing death and bodily harm, although authorities added there was "currently no indication that the incident was intentional."
Ongoing investigation
Victims' identities remain unknown, investigation underway
The identities of the victims are still unknown, and there were no passengers on the bus at the time of the accident. The incident took place near the Royal Institute of Technology. A witness, who owns a shop on Valhallavagen street, told SVT that the bus hit a pole in front of the bus shelter, and several people ran into her shop crying.
Official response
Prime Minister expresses condolences, investigation ongoing
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson also expressed his condolences on the social media platform X. He wrote, "People who might have been on their way home to family, friends, or a quiet evening at home. We do not yet know the cause, but right now my thoughts are primarily with those affected and their loved ones." The police are continuing their investigation into this tragic incident.