Police Continue Investigation into Liljeholmen Bus Crash; No Suspects Identified
Authorities have maintained cordons around the Liljeholmen area following a recent bus accident, as investigations into the cause of the collision progress. The incident is currently being treated as potential reckless driving and causing bodily harm, but law enforcement officials have stated that no individuals are currently considered suspects in the case.
Initial reports from the police indicate that the bus came to an abrupt halt after colliding with a building. Several passengers standing inside the vehicle lost their balance and fell as a result of the sudden stop. The bus, which was operated by Nobina under the Stockholm Public Transport (SL) banner, has been impounded and will undergo a technical examination as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Investigators have conducted numerous interviews with witnesses and have thoroughly checked the road conditions at the site. The scene has been carefully documented to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the circumstances leading up to the crash. In addition, authorities have collected surveillance footage from cameras in the area, including those installed on the bus and on a nearby train that was present at the time of the incident.
According to representatives from Nobina, the bus involved in the accident was recently introduced into service and had passed all relevant safety checks without any noted deficiencies. The company has assisted emergency services by helping transport injured passengers to nearby medical facilities. The crash occurred at the bus's designated final stop, and both Nobina and SL have indicated their cooperation with the police investigation, emphasizing their commitment to identifying the cause and preventing similar incidents in the future.
This event follows another serious bus accident that took place two months earlier at Tekniska högskolan in Stockholm, where three individuals lost their lives and several others were injured. In the aftermath of that incident, authorities handled each occurrence as an isolated event unless evidence of a connection between them emerges. Officials from SL have reiterated that each case is managed with appropriate measures tailored to its specific circumstances.
A separate bus accident happened on Östermalm in Stockholm in mid-November, which was initially investigated as causing death by negligence and causing bodily harm. In that case, the bus operator, Transdev, was cleared of suspicion after it was determined that an acute medical emergency led to the crash. Both the police and the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority concluded their investigations without further action.
The Liljeholmen crash remains under active investigation, with authorities focused on gathering and analyzing all available evidence to determine the precise sequence of events. The public transport operators involved continue to support the inquiry and prioritize passenger safety as new developments emerge.