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Stockholm Bus Crash Near KTH Kills 3, Injures 3 as Police See No Sign of Intent

Investigators say current evidence points to an accident.

Overview

  • Police confirm three dead and three injured after a double-decker hit a bus stop on Valhallavägen in Östermalm on Friday afternoon.
  • The bus was out of service with no passengers on board, and the driver remains detained and hospitalized under a routine involuntary manslaughter investigation.
  • Authorities report that CCTV, photos and witness statements show no indication the crash was intentional or linked to terrorism.
  • Probes now focus on technical inspections of the vehicle and medical evaluations of the driver to determine the cause.
  • Emergency services cordoned the area near the Royal Institute of Technology, treated and transported victims, and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson offered condolences.