A teenager was injured in a snowmobile accident in the mountains near Dorotea, Sweden, according to police reports. The incident occurred on April 7, 2026, at Gitsfjället, east of Borgafjäll. Police received an emergency call at approximately 13:21 reporting the accident.
According to the Swedish Police, the injured teenager was conscious and able to speak at the scene, where they were accompanied by other snowmobile riders. The police duty officer decided to activate rescue services under the LSO law (Law on Protection Against Accidents), calling out mountain rescue teams (Fjällräddare) to respond.
Mountain rescue personnel provided initial assistance to the injured person at the location. A short time later, a helicopter arrived at the scene and transported the teenager to a hospital for further medical care. The police note that this information represents initial reports and may be subject to change as more details become available.
This incident follows several other snowmobile accidents reported across Sweden's mountainous regions in recent months, highlighting the risks associated with winter recreational activities in remote areas.