Explosion Caused Police Training Death in Sweden
A civilian role-player died from an explosion during Swedish police training. Prosecutors are investigating the Borensberg incident as involuntary manslaughter. The tragedy occurred during urban combat exercises with multiple police regions.
A man died during a police training exercise in Borensberg, Sweden on Thursday. Prosecutors are investigating the incident as involuntary manslaughter.
The victim was not a police employee but participated as a civilian role-player. The Special Prosecution Chamber now handles the case, which focuses on crimes involving police officers.
Prosecutor Joakim Zander leads the investigation. He confirmed the involuntary manslaughter classification but said no one is currently suspected of a crime. Zander could not share additional details about what happened.
The death occurred during urban combat training at a Swedish Armed Forces facility. Local media reports confirm the incident did not involve gunfire. Instead, something exploded and caused the fatal accident.
Police employees from multiple regions joined the exercise alongside civilian volunteers. The training took place at a military urban warfare complex, which simulates real combat environments.
This tragic incident raises questions about safety protocols during police-military joint exercises. Civilian participants face real risks when training alongside armed professionals, even during simulated scenarios.