A significant traffic accident involving multiple vehicles occurred on the E22 highway near Ysane, Sweden on April 6, 2026, reportedly caused by a sandstorm that severely reduced visibility. According to police reports, the collision involved numerous vehicles, with 13 requiring towing from the scene. Eight people were transported to hospital for treatment, though the extent of their injuries remains unclear.
Traffic was completely stopped in both directions on the highway following the incident. Police spokesperson Evelina Olsson stated that more than 13 vehicles were involved in the collision, though not all needed towing. Rescue services attributed the accident to sand blowing from nearby fields onto the roadway, creating hazardous driving conditions.
more than 13 vehicles were involved in the collision, though not all needed towing
The police investigation into the exact circumstances of the crash is ongoing, with no estimate available for when traffic would resume normal flow.