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Water Leak Floods Nordstan Mall in Gothenburg

By Sofia Andersson

In brief

A water leak at Gothenburg's Nordstan mall led to store closures on Sunday. Emergency services responded just before 4 p.m., and both Stadium and McDonald’s were impacted.

  • - Location: Sweden
  • - Category: Society
  • - Published: 1 day ago
Water Leak Floods Nordstan Mall in Gothenburg

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A water leak at the Nordstan shopping center in Gothenburg affected multiple stores on Sunday. The alarm was raised just as water was running from the ceiling. Michael Olsson from the Gothenburg Rescue Service confirmed their presence at the site. He stated that they were investigating what had happened. Stadium closed its store to customers because of the incident. McDonald’s, located inside Nordstan, was also impacted by the water leak. The disruption occurred during regular business hours at one of Gothenburg’s central indoor shopping areas. No injuries were reported in connection with the event. Staff from affected businesses managed the situation while rescue personnel assessed the area. The cause of the leak remains under investigation. Shoppers and employees witnessed water dripping inside the mall. Authorities worked to determine the origin and extent of the damage. The incident led to temporary operational changes for several retailers within the complex. Updates were provided by emergency responders on site. The situation highlights an unexpected disturbance in a commonly visited public space. Local news coverage included statements from both eyewitnesses and official sources. The response followed standard procedures for such infrastructure-related incidents in commercial buildings.

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Published: February 15, 2026

Tags: Swedish culture newsSweden society trendsGothenburg events

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