In brief
Three fatalities have been reported following a bus crash into a bus stop in the Östermalm area of Stockholm. The incident, which occurred on Friday afternoon, has also left three others injured. Authorities are working to identify the victims and have arrested the bus driver on charges of causing death and bodily harm. Early indications suggest the incident was not intentional. Witnesses described scenes of panic and chaos as emergency responders rushed to the scene.
Three people have been killed and another three injured after a bus crashed into a bus stop in central Stockholm, Swedish police report.
The incident occurred at 15:23 (14:23 GMT) on Valhallavägen street, pulling emergency services to the scene. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear.
The bus driver has been taken into custody and is facing charges for causing both death and bodily harm, although authorities noted there was 'currently no indication that the incident was intentional.'
Officials are working to identify the victims and ascertain if there were any passengers aboard the bus at the time of the crash. Reports indicate the bus collided with a pole before veering into the bus shelter area, where numerous individuals were waiting.
Witness accounts describe a harrowing scene, with one store owner stating that people rushed into their shop in distress following the crash. Another witness claimed the bus 'mowed down an entire bus stop queue,' and described the chaos that unfolded among those trying to assist the injured.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed his condolences via social media, stating that his thoughts are with the victims and their families. He emphasized the lack of information regarding the cause of the accident.
The incident is under investigation, with images emerging of rescue crews working to extract individuals trapped under the bus. This tragic event is expected to raise further discussions regarding public transportation safety in the city.
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