13 Jul 2017 | 05:20 PM UTC
Sweden: Bridge collapses onto railway in Ludvika July 13, injuring 12
A bridge under construction collapses on a railway in Ludvika on July 13, injuring 12 people; rail traffic halted in the area
Event
Local media have reported that 12 people were injured when a bridge under construction over a railway collapsed in Ludvika, Dalarna county, at around 14:00 (local time) on Thursday, July 13. Four people were seriously injured and taken to the hospital. Rail traffic via Ludvika was stopped on lines between Hallsberg/Örebro, Borlänge/Gävle, and Fagersta/Västerås. It is unclear if and when rail traffic will resume in the area of Ludvika. Residual delays on the listed rail lines are likely.
Advice
Travelers should consult the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) for live updates on service status and anticipate transportation disruptions in the coming hours. Contact Trafikverket directly for further information.
