Freezing temperatures cause multiple crashes in Western Sweden
Freezing temperatures in Western Sweden caused multiple accidents overnight. Emergency services report several crashes on Highway 40 near Borås. Officials urge drivers to slow down on slippery roads.
Western Sweden faces freezing temperatures and slippery roads. Multiple accidents occurred overnight near Borås. Emergency services urge drivers to take extra care.
Rescue operator L-O Nordström said drivers should slow down. He works with Greater Gothenburg emergency services.
Three accidents happened on Highway 40 overnight. One truck crashed into the median barrier in Ulricehamn.
No injuries were reported in these incidents. Pär Lagerström, duty officer with South Älvsborg rescue service, confirmed this.
Both officials repeated the same warning. They told people to drive slowly and carefully on Saturday morning.
Western Sweden often experiences challenging winter driving conditions. The region includes major cities like Gothenburg and industrial areas. Local authorities typically issue warnings during cold snaps.
Emergency services responding to multiple preventable accidents suggests some drivers ignored weather warnings. Simple precautions could prevent most cold-weather crashes.