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Öresund Bridge closed toward Sweden after accident

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Key Points
  • Traffic on the Öresund Bridge toward Sweden is stopped due to an accident.
  • Cleanup is ongoing for an oil spill and structural damage in a tunnel.
  • Motorists are advised to make way for a sweeper vehicle.

On March 15, 2026, traffic on the Öresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden was stopped in the direction toward Sweden due to an accident. According to Aftonbladet, the accident occurred in a tunnel, and cleanup work is underway for an oil spill and damage to the structure. A sweeper vehicle is en route, and motorists are urged to give way.

Helsingborgs Dagblad reports that the closure is due to a stationary vehicle, but technical issues prevented full access to their information.

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