Three people have been killed and another three injured after a bus crashed into a bus stop in central Stockholm, Swedish police say.
Circumstances surrounding the crash at 15:23 (14:23 GMT) on the Valhallavägen street remain unclear, with emergency services responding quickly to the scene.
The bus driver has been arrested and faces charges of causing death and bodily harm, police reported, though they emphasized that there is currently no indication that the incident was intentional.
Authorities are working to identify the victims involved, and it remains unknown if there were passengers aboard the bus at the time of the accident.
The incident occurred near the Royal Institute of Technology university, prompting a swift response from rescue teams as images from the scene depicted urgency in helping those trapped under the double-decker bus.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes as the bus hit a pole in front of the bus shelter, with people running into nearby shops, visibly shaken. One witness recounted hearing screams and the sight of people desperately trying to assist those injured:
The bus mowed down an entire bus stop queue, she said. There must have been more people under the bus.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson shared his condolences on social media, stating, My thoughts are with those affected and their loved ones. People were likely heading home after a long day, and now their lives have been drastically altered.
As investigations continue, the population of Stockholm remains in shock over this tragic event that has placed a spotlight on road safety in urban areas.
