Icy conditions have led to several traffic accidents in Dalarna, Sweden. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued a yellow warning for sudden ice on roads from southern Norrland down to Örebro and Nyköping. Meteorologist Kjell Lund said the weather has been quite troublesome with undercooled rain causing slippery roads.
Rescue services were alerted to multiple accidents during the morning. In Åre, two cars collided head-on, involving five people; one person was helped out of a car by rescue services, and one was taken to hospital by ambulance, though the extent of injuries is unclear. Shortly after 7:30 AM, rescue services were called to two accidents in Falun within five minutes.
The weather has been quite troublesome with undercooled rain causing slippery roads.
The Swedish Transport Administration is plowing roads where possible and has conducted anti-skid measures with salting and sanding, but it is not possible to plow away the ice. Press communicator Katarina Wolffram from the Swedish Transport Administration noted that roads between Falun and Hofors are both muddy and wet in patches, and drivers are advised to keep distance and adjust speed. The biggest problems are on smaller roads and sidewalks.
Separately, rescue services in southeastern Sweden have warned of weak ice on lakes after February's unusually cold temperatures, urging caution with changing weather. Jonas Karlsson, station manager at Växjö Sea Rescue Society, emphasized the dangers, recommending ice picks, a waterproof phone case for emergencies, and never going out alone on the ice.
Roads between Falun and Hofors are both muddy and wet in patches, and drivers are advised to keep distance and adjust speed.
Recommending ice picks, a waterproof phone case for emergencies, and never going out alone on the ice.