Overview
- The crash occurred around 3 p.m. local time on Valhallavägen in Östermalm near the KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
- Police confirmed both fatalities and injuries but withheld the number and identities of victims pending further checks.
- Emergency services cordoned off Valhallavägen between Odengatan and Engelbrektsgatan, diverted bus routes, and maintained a large on-scene response.
- Investigators say the cause remains unknown, there is no indication of an attack at this stage, and the detained driver is being questioned.
- Transdev identified the vehicle as one of its double-deckers, and Sweden’s leaders expressed condolences and said they are closely following developments.