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Oil Spill Disrupts Traffic on E10 Highway at Sweden-Norway Border

Key Points
  • Oil on the road is disrupting traffic on the E10 highway at the Sweden-Norway border near Björnfjället.
  • The Swedish Transport Administration issued a warning at 02:23 on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • Traffic is expected to be affected until approximately 03:30 according to Trafikverket's forecast.

Traffic on the E10 highway at the Sweden-Norway border near Björnfjället is reportedly affected by oil on the road, according to the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket). The incident, which impacts traffic in both directions, was first reported early Saturday morning. Trafikverket issued a warning at 02:23 on February 28, 2026, alerting motorists to the hazardous conditions.

Based on the agency's forecast, traffic disruptions are expected to continue until approximately 03:30. The oil spill occurred at the international border crossing point, creating potentially dangerous driving conditions on the major transportation route between the two countries. Local authorities have not yet provided details about the source or volume of the oil spill, but travelers are advised to exercise caution and consider alternative routes if possible.

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