A police chase ended in a crash on the E20 highway near Valhalla in Eskilstuna on March 20, 2026, causing significant traffic disruptions. According to Polisen Södermanland, police attempted to stop a car speeding south of Strängnäs, but the driver fled toward Eskilstuna. Police pursued and stopped the vehicle by ramming it near Valhalla, resulting in the suspect and two officers being checked by ambulance.
The crash reportedly involved multiple vehicles and blocked traffic in the westbound direction. Eskilstuna-Kuriren reported the incident as a major accident affecting traffic between Årby and Marielund toward Örebro, with disruptions expected into the afternoon. Sources vary on details: Polisen described it as a police-initiated stop, while Eskilstuna-Kuriren cited it as a traffic accident with multiple cars involved, noting the crash was reported around 13:23.