A serious traffic accident occurred on the E45 highway near Nedre Soppero outside Kiruna on Saturday morning, March 28, 2026, causing significant traffic disruptions. According to Trafikverket, the Swedish Transport Administration, the incident involved multiple vehicles and had "very large impact" on traffic flow in both directions. The Norrländska Socialdemokraten reported that the accident specifically involved two cars in a head-on collision.
Emergency services received the alarm at 10:22 AM, with rescue personnel dispatched to the scene. Trafikverket warned that traffic would be affected until approximately 11:30 AM, with limited accessibility at the accident site. The collision occurred on the E45 between Nedre Soppero and Nedre Soppero N, a key transportation route in the region.
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Authorities advised motorists to expect delays and consider alternative routes while emergency crews worked at the scene.