Serious Train Accident in Bräcke Involving a Car
A freight train collided with a car at an unguarded crossing in Bräcke, causing serious disruptions and an ongoing emergency response.
Key Points
- • A car was struck by a freight train in Bräcke municipality, west of Kälarne.
- • The accident occurred at an unguarded railway crossing.
- • Police described the incident as serious; details about the number of people involved are still unclear.
- • Traffic on road 323 is limited, with disruptions expected until 9 PM.
A freight train struck a car today in Bräcke municipality, located west of Kälarne, resulting in a serious accident at an unguarded railway crossing. Marie Andersson, a police spokesperson, reported that the incident was grave, but the exact number of people involved remains unclear as investigations are underway. Emergency response teams are actively on the scene, leading to significant traffic disruptions on road 323, where the accident occurred. Authorities have warned that access will be limited due to rescue operations, with expected delays until around 9 PM this evening as per the Swedish Transport Administration's notifications.