National Road 40 remains completely closed east of Borås following a truck accident that occurred just before midnight on Tuesday. According to police spokesperson Johan Håkansson, the incident involved one truck colliding with another vehicle, pushing it into the central barrier near Rångedala. Paint leaked onto the roadway from the damaged vehicle, requiring environmental cleanup before the road can reopen.
Authorities estimate the closure will remain in effect until noon on Wednesday. No injuries were reported among the drivers involved. Traffic is being redirected via adjacent roads while cleanup operations continue.
the incident involved one truck colliding with another vehicle, pushing it into the central barrier near Rångedala
Police have filed a report for gross negligence in traffic related to the incident.