Investigation Underway After 17-Year-Old Found Fatally Injured on Älvbron Bridge

Police investigate the fatal injuries of a 17-year-old boy found on Ljusdal's Älvbron Bridge.

Key Points

  • • A 17-year-old boy was found severely injured on Älvbron Bridge on July 17, 2025.
  • • He died later in the hospital from serious head injuries.
  • • Police have not ruled out foul play in their investigation.
  • • The community is left in shock over the incident.

A tragic event unfolded on the night of July 17, 2025, when a 17-year-old boy was discovered unconscious and severely injured on Älvbron in Ljusdal. The young victim was found by a passerby who immediately alerted emergency services. He was rushed to the hospital suffering from a serious head injury and bleeding heavily, but despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries later that day.

Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Magnus Jansson Klarin, a spokesperson for the police, indicated that they have not ruled out the possibility of foul play as part of their inquiry. Details regarding how the boy sustained his injuries remain unclear, prompting further investigation into the matter. Authorities have confirmed that the boy's relatives have been notified of his death, an event that has deeply affected the community.

This incident has raised public safety concerns, and local police are urging anyone with information to come forward as they seek to comprehend what led to this tragic loss of life. The investigation is ongoing, and more updates are anticipated as police work to detail the events of that night.