Key Takeaways
- Multiple fatalities and injuries reported after bus hits pedestrians in Stockholm
- Incident occurred on Valhallavagen near University of Technology
- Emergency services on scene, major road closures in effect
- Police confirm casualties but withholding specific numbers and identities
Stockholm witnessed a tragic incident as a bus ploughed into pedestrians, leaving several people feared dead and others injured. The accident occurred on Valhallavagen, a major road near the University of Technology in the Swedish capital.
Local police confirmed the presence of both deceased and injured individuals at the scene. However, authorities have refrained from disclosing specific casualty figures, victim demographics, or ages pending further investigation.
Emergency response teams including police, rescue services, and ambulance crews are actively working at the location. Valhallavagen remains completely closed between Odengatan and Engelbrektsgatan to facilitate rescue operations.
A Stockholm rescue services spokesperson indicated that five people were affected by the incident, though the severity of their conditions remains unclear.
