A traffic accident involving two passenger cars disrupted traffic on Road 797 in Överkalix municipality on Monday evening, April 6, 2026. According to the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), the accident occurred on Road 797 between Färjeläge Sandudden and Bränna, affecting traffic in both directions. The initial warning was issued at 22:36, with authorities initially estimating traffic would be affected until approximately 23:45.
However, an update at 23:09 indicated the incident had been cleared and traffic was flowing normally again. Both local news sources, Kuriren and Norrländska Socialdemokraten, reported the incident based on information from Trafikverket. The reports did not specify whether there were any injuries resulting from the collision.
Road 797 serves as an important local route in the Överkalix area of northern Sweden.