A single-vehicle accident occurred on the E4 highway near Tierp on Thursday morning, February 26, 2026, causing temporary traffic disruptions. According to reports from Trafikverket, the accident involved a passenger car that skidded and collided with the central barrier on the E4 just north of Tierp, in the direction toward Stockholm between the Karby and Björklinge interchanges.
The incident happened shortly after 7:00 AM local time. Rescue services were dispatched to the scene, and recovery operations were underway. Åsa Skiöld, a dispatch operator with the rescue services, confirmed that the vehicle had skidded and that recovery personnel were being awaited.
the vehicle had skidded and that recovery personnel were being awaited
No injuries were reported in connection with the accident. Traffic on the affected section was expected to be impacted until approximately 8:00 AM, according to Trafikverket's initial assessment. The accident was one of several traffic incidents reported in the Tierp area throughout the morning, including a stalled truck and a vehicle breakdown, though the single-vehicle accident was the most significant in terms of traffic impact.