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.