Fatal Bus Crash in Central Stockholm Leaves Multiple Casualties

Several people were killed and injured on Friday when a bus crashed into a bus stop in central Stockholm, according to Swedish police. Authorities emphasised that there is currently no indication of the incident being an attack. Rescue services confirmed six casualties but did not disclose how many were fatalities or injuries, and noted that the bus had no passengers at the time of the crash.

Police have opened an investigation into involuntary manslaughter and said the bus driver has been arrested as part of standard procedure in such cases. Emergency services, including police, ambulances and rescue teams, responded swiftly to the scene near the Royal Institute of Technology. Images from local media showed a blue double-decker bus surrounded by debris as responders worked around it.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson reacted to the incident on X, expressing condolences to the victims and their families while noting that the cause of the crash remains unclear. Authorities continue to withhold details regarding the identities or ages of those affected as the investigation progresses.

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