A stationary horse transport vehicle caused significant traffic disruption on the E4 highway near Tierp on Monday, February 23, 2026, according to the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket). The incident occurred between the Mehedeby and Älvkarlen interchanges in the direction toward Gävle. Trafikverket issued a warning at 10:06 AM local time and estimated that traffic would be affected until approximately 10:42 AM.
The transport authority assessed the incident as having a major impact on traffic flow in the area. The report from Uppsala Nya Tidning indicated that one lane was blocked due to the stationary vehicle. This incident appears to be separate from other traffic disruptions reported on the E4 highway on the same day, including a timber truck incident in Kalix municipality that occurred later in the day.