A tragic incident unfolded at a Stockholm bus stop as school children witnessed a horrifying crash that resulted in multiple casualties and injuries.
At Engelbrektsskolan, children were in close proximity to the central Stockholm bus stop when a bus collided with a group of people around 3:24 pm local time. The school disclosed that there was no immediate information regarding any involvement of its staff or students in the event.
Headteacher Karin Nord stated that a crisis meeting would be held to address the situation and provide support to both students and staff who may have witnessed the tragic crash.
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Emergency services swiftly responded to the scene in Östermalm after the accident, with a significant presence of law enforcement and medical personnel. Regrettably, it was confirmed that some individuals had lost their lives while others sustained injuries.
Michelle Marcher, representing the Stockholm region, reported that five individuals were injured, including two in critical condition, and were taken to the hospital for treatment. Authorities clarified that there were no passengers aboard the bus at the time of the collision.
Police spokesperson Nadya Norton mentioned that law enforcement and emergency services were actively engaged at the site, refraining from providing specific details about the victims’ demographics at that moment.
Following the incident, the bus driver was apprehended on suspicion of aggravated manslaughter, and authorities ruled out the possibility of the crash being a terror-related act.
Local residents recounted the distressing moment when a loud noise echoed through the vicinity, with one witness describing the chaotic scene of the bus colliding with the bus stop and individuals lying on the ground.
Eye-witness Michelle Mac Key shared her experience of disembarking from another bus just as the collision occurred, witnessing the aftermath of the chaotic event.
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