Two dead in winter traffic smash
Two people died on Sunday afternoon when two cars collided head-on on highway 83 near Själstuga in the Söderhamn area.
The victims were two adults who were travelling in the car heading south. In the northbound car were two adults and a child. According to police in Gävle all three are seriously injured and have been taken to hospital.
Both cars are registered in the Stockholm area, but two hours after the accident the identities of those who died had not yet been established.
Driving conditions in the area were described as normal for winter.
"This is the first road accident we've had today," said Ulf Cornelius, Gävle police spokesman.
At least three cars collided on the E6 near Ängelholm on Sunday afternoon. Seven ambulances were sent to the scene by SOS Alarm.
According to early reports at least eight people and several dogs were travelling in the cars, and two people were said to be trapped.
Comments
See Also
The victims were two adults who were travelling in the car heading south. In the northbound car were two adults and a child. According to police in Gävle all three are seriously injured and have been taken to hospital.
Both cars are registered in the Stockholm area, but two hours after the accident the identities of those who died had not yet been established.
Driving conditions in the area were described as normal for winter.
"This is the first road accident we've had today," said Ulf Cornelius, Gävle police spokesman.
At least three cars collided on the E6 near Ängelholm on Sunday afternoon. Seven ambulances were sent to the scene by SOS Alarm.
According to early reports at least eight people and several dogs were travelling in the cars, and two people were said to be trapped.
Join the conversation in our comments section below. Share your own views and experience and if you have a question or suggestion for our journalists then email us at [email protected].
Please keep comments civil, constructive and on topic – and make sure to read our terms of use before getting involved.
Please log in here to leave a comment.