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Five Seriously Injured in Stockholm Elevator Crash

Swedish police investigate potential work environment violations after construction site accident.

  • Five people were seriously injured when a temporary construction elevator fell 20 meters (66 feet) to the ground in Sundbyberg, in the north of Stockholm.
  • Swedish police have launched a preliminary investigation into potential 'work environment violations'.
  • No foul play is suspected in the incident.
  • The elevator model has been used worldwide for over 20 years without such an incident, according to the manufacturer.
  • The area around the incident has been cordoned off and first responders are on the scene.
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