Tragic Bus Accident in Stockholm Claims Three Lives During Rush Hour

A devastating bus crash occurred at a busy bus stop in Stockholm's Östermalm district during the afternoon rush hour on Friday, November 14, leading to the deaths of three individuals and injuring three others, according to police reports. The driver of the bus has been arrested, and a manslaughter investigation is now underway. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, with numerous police officers and ambulances arriving to assist the victims. Eyewitness accounts described harrowing scenes as rescue crews worked to help those trapped beneath the double-decker bus. Police spokesperson Nadya Norton emphasized that it was too early to determine the cause of the accident, urging caution in speculation. 'The investigation will have to determine what happened,' she stated, confirming the opening of a manslaughter investigation as part of the standard procedure following such incidents. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed his condolences via social media, extending his thoughts to the victims and their families. He remarked on the tragic nature of the incident, highlighting that many individuals likely were on their way home to their loved ones and peaceful evenings when the chaos struck. Witness Michelle MacKey, a nurse who arrived at the scene shortly after the accident, described a scene of panic and horror. 'I crossed the road and saw the double-decker bus that had mowed down an entire bus stop queue,' she shared with the Expressen daily newspaper. In shock, she recounted seeing injured and deceased individuals on the ground amid the cries for help. 'There must have been more people under the bus. I thought it was an exercise at first, that maybe they were dolls. It was so unreal,' she reflected. The Valhallavägen avenue, where the tragic event occurred, was reopened by Friday evening once police technicians had completed their preliminary work at the scene. The investigation into the crash continues, and further details are expected to emerge as authorities conduct interviews and review evidence. As the community comes to terms with this heart-wrenching event, support and condolences continue to pour in for those affected and the wider society grapples with the impact of such senseless tragedy. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2