A traffic accident occurred on Friday evening on the E18 highway near Lekhyttan in Lekeberg, according to the Swedish Police Authority. The incident was reported at approximately 19:50 on March 13, 2026. Police from the Bergslagen region stated that a driver veered off the road on the E18 in the direction toward Örebro, causing the vehicle to end up on its roof.
Emergency services, including police and ambulance personnel, were on scene. The road was closed in the direction toward Örebro while authorities responded to the incident. The driver was being examined by ambulance personnel at the time of the report, though it remained unclear whether hospital transport would be necessary.
The police noted that the information provided was preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues.