The accident occurred at 10:45, according to official sources. On board the boat were an instructor and two police officers, officials confirmed. A strong swell wave caused the boat to lift, and when it came down, the instructor hit his head on a metal pole, suffering an open wound on the forehead. One of the other police officers suffered a minor knee injury, officials said. The swell wave occurred after a previous turn the boat had made, according to official accounts. According to major media reports, the crew performed a turn with the boat, causing a swell wave that they then drove into themselves.
A report of a workplace accident has been filed and the case has been handed over to the special investigations unit. Chief prosecutor Joakim Zander, who is investigating the accident, states that one of the injured police officers is back on duty. Police press spokesperson Evelina Olsson said that two people were taken to the hospital with unclear injury status, and it will now be investigated as a workplace accident because it occurred during a training exercise. Another police press spokesperson, Thomas Johansson, added that he cannot comment on the incident due to it being investigated by special investigations within the police.
The injury status remains unclear, with the exact current medical condition and prognosis for the injured instructor and police officer unknown. According to major media reports, the accident happened during an ongoing maritime police training in Region South. It is not yet clear what specific safety protocols were in place during the training, and whether they were followed. Authorities have not disclosed if there will be any disciplinary or legal consequences for those involved or responsible for the training, nor how common such accidents are during maritime police exercises. What measures are being taken to prevent similar accidents in the future also remains to be seen as the investigation proceeds.