Sweden: A police investigation of a suspicious object in Gothenburg prompts traffic disruptions Jan. 18

Event

Emergency services are responding to a reported suspicious object on Forsta Langgatan in Gothenburg Jan. 18. Authorities have cordoned off roads in the surrounding area to allow specialist technicians to investigate the object; tram traffic normally routed on Forsta Langgatan is also suspended.

Security services are advising individuals to avoid the area. Increased security and related traffic disruptions will continue for the duration of the police investigation.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all clear. Check public transport schedules and local traffic conditions for disruptions and plan alternative routes if necessary.