UPDATE: A tragic bus crash in central Stockholm has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. Swedish police confirm that a bus plowed into a bus stop, leaving six casualties as of the latest reports. Authorities emphasize there is currently no indication that this is a deliberate attack.
The incident unfolded near the Royal Institute of Technology around November 14, 2025. Eyewitnesses reported seeing emergency services swarm the area as debris littered the scene. A spokesperson for Stockholm’s rescue services stated that the bus was empty at the time of the crash, with no passengers onboard.
Police have arrested the bus driver as part of standard protocol following such incidents. The investigation is currently classified as involuntary manslaughter, but specific details regarding the victims, including their ages and genders, have not been disclosed.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed his condolences on social media, stating, “I have received the tragic news that several people have lost their lives and been injured at a bus stop in central Stockholm. People who may have been on their way home to family, friends, or a quiet evening.” He added, “We do not yet know the cause of this, but right now my thoughts are foremost with those who have been affected and their families.”
Police, rescue teams, and ambulances remain on-site, conducting a thorough investigation as they work to provide support to those impacted. The community is reeling from this unexpected tragedy, with many expressing shock and sorrow over the loss of life.
As the situation develops, authorities are urging witnesses to come forward with any information that could assist in the investigation. More updates will follow as new information becomes available.
