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Stockholm Double-Decker Crashes Into Bus Stop, Killing Three as Police Treat Case as Accident

Police say evidence points to an accident, with the driver detained under a routine involuntary manslaughter probe.

Overview

  • Authorities and local media report three fatalities and multiple injuries after a double‑decker hit a bus stop on Valhallavägen near the Royal Institute of Technology on Nov. 14.
  • The bus was out of service with no passengers on board at the time of the collision, according to emergency services.
  • Police state there are no indications of terrorism or an intentional attack, and investigators are testing accident scenarios.
  • The driver remains detained and hospitalized as officers conduct interviews under Sweden’s standard procedure for fatal traffic incidents.
  • Forensic teams are examining the vehicle, reviewing surveillance footage, and taking witness statements while the area remains secured for technical work.