Traffic on road 99 between Karungi and Hirsikangas in Haparanda municipality was disrupted on Sunday afternoon due to oil on the roadway, according to reports from the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket). The incident was reported at 15:23 on March 15, 2026, affecting traffic in both directions. According to Trafikverket, the oil spill has limited traffic flow on the affected stretch of road.
The transport authority estimated that traffic would be impacted until approximately 16:30 on Sunday afternoon. Both local media outlets Norrländska Socialdemokraten and Kuriren reported the incident, noting that while the event has a minor impact on overall traffic, road conditions remain hazardous in the affected area. Authorities have issued warnings to motorists traveling through the region.