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Truck Blocks E10 Highway Lane Near Kiruna, Traffic Impact Expected Until Noon

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  • A stationary truck is blocking one lane of the E10 highway near Riksgränsen in Kiruna, according to Trafikverket.
  • The transport authority issued a warning at 04:13 on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with traffic expected to be affected until approximately 12:00.
  • Trafikverket assesses the incident has limited impact on overall traffic, with restricted passage at the accident site.

A stationary truck has blocked one lane of the E10 highway near Riksgränsen in Kiruna, according to reports from Swedish transport authority Trafikverket. The incident, which occurred early Saturday morning, is affecting traffic flow on the major northern highway. Trafikverket issued a warning about the situation at 04:13 on February 28, 2026, and estimates that traffic will be impacted until approximately 12:00 the same day.

The transport authority assesses that the incident has limited impact on overall traffic, with restricted passage at the accident site. Local media reports indicate the stationary truck is causing traffic disruptions, though Trafikverket characterizes the event as having minor consequences for traffic flow. The exact cause of why the truck came to a stop on the highway has not been specified in initial reports.

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