A landslide occurred on Friday evening in Rödbo on northern Hisingen, destroying a barn and potentially trapping a horse in the debris. According to rescue services, approximately 4,000 square meters of blue clay gave way, taking half of a barn with it. Two horses were in the barn at the time, and one is feared to have been dragged down into the landslide mass.
Rescue services were alerted on Friday evening and conducted operations throughout the night. Police report that no people were injured in the incident. The area has been cordoned off due to unstable ground conditions, and authorities are urging the public to respect the barriers, which may be expanded as work continues.
the situation remains unstable and that the main house adjacent to the landslide area is also at risk
Lars Magnusson of the rescue service stated that the situation remains unstable and that the main house adjacent to the landslide area is also at risk. The property owner reported that several pieces of equipment including a tractor, loader, two cars, and a lawnmower were also swept away in the landslide.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with authorities assessing the stability of the area and the safety of the nearby residence.