During the Friday afternoon rush hour in central Stockholm, a bus crashed into a bus stop line, resulting in several fatalities and injuries, according to police reports.
“The incident involves both injured and deceased individuals. At this time, police are not disclosing the number, gender, or ages of the victims,” stated a police announcement.
Swedish media images depicted numerous police, ambulances, and emergency vehicles at the crash site, with rescue personnel working beneath the double-decker bus, seemingly aiding those trapped.
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Police spokesperson Nadya Norton informed AFP that the cause of the crash remains undetermined.
“The investigation will ascertain the details. It’s premature to draw conclusions, and I prefer not to speculate,” she said.
The bus driver was arrested, and a routine manslaughter investigation has commenced.
“We need to interrogate him to decide on release or detention,” Norton added.
