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Reindeer on E4 highway in Luleå disrupt traffic

Key Points
  • Reindeer entered the E4 highway in Luleå, Sweden, on March 9, 2026.
  • The animals are on the wrong side of a wildlife fence between Råneå N and Rutvik interchanges.
  • Traffic is reportedly limited, with a warning issued shortly after 11 a.m.

Reindeer entered the E4 highway in Luleå, Sweden, on the morning of March 9, 2026, affecting traffic. According to the Swedish Transport Administration, the animals are on the wrong side of a wildlife fence on the road between the Råneå N and Rutvik interchanges in the direction toward Sundsvall. The administration reportedly assessed the incident as having a small impact on traffic, but passage is limited.

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