A serious traffic accident involving multiple vehicles occurred on the E22 highway in Blekinge, Sweden on Monday afternoon, April 6, 2026. According to reports from BLT Blekinge Läns Tidning, the crash involved approximately 16 cars and resulted in eight people being transported to hospital for treatment.
The accident took place between the Pukavik and Listerlandet interchanges in Sölvesborg municipality. Emergency services responded to the scene, and traffic was completely shut down in both directions on the major highway.
eight individuals had been taken to hospital following the collision
A rescue service operations manager confirmed to local media that eight individuals had been taken to hospital following the collision. The extent of injuries was not immediately specified in initial reports.
Authorities have not provided information about when the E22 highway might reopen to traffic, leaving motorists to seek alternative routes through the region. The cause of the multi-vehicle collision remains under investigation by local authorities.