A multi-vehicle accident on the E4 highway near Piteå caused significant traffic disruptions on Tuesday evening, March 3, 2026. According to the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), the collision occurred between the Järve N and Högsböle interchanges, blocking one lane of traffic. The incident was reported around 21:00, with emergency services responding to the scene.
Trafikverket warned motorists to expect delays and advised alternative routes as traffic was expected to be affected into the evening hours. While both local news sources reported the accident, there were minor discrepancies regarding the exact direction of the affected traffic flow. No information was immediately available about potential injuries or the number of vehicles involved in the collision.
Authorities were working to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow on the vital northern Swedish highway.