Man Dies During Police Training Exercise Near Motala
A man died during a police training exercise at a military facility near Motala, Sweden. Authorities are investigating the incident, which involved officers from several regions. The deceased was not a police employee.
A man has died following an accident during a police training exercise outside Motala, Sweden. The incident occurred on Thursday at the Swedish Armed Forces facility Markstridsskolan Kvarn. Police officers from multiple regions participated in the exercise.
Martina Gradian, a police press spokesperson for the East region, confirmed the fatality. She said the man sustained serious injuries and later died from them. Gradian stated an investigation will determine exactly how the accident happened.
This was not a joint exercise with the military. Only police officers took part, but they used defense force grounds. The training included voluntary role players acting as civilians.
The deceased man was not a police employee. Officials identified him only as an adult male. Police have an initial understanding of the events but are now conducting a formal review.
Training accidents involving police are rare in Sweden. This tragic event will likely prompt a thorough safety evaluation of similar exercises. The use of military facilities for police training is a common practice, aiming to provide realistic scenarios.