"I have been reached by the tragic news that several people have died and been injured at a bus stop in central Stockholm. People who were perhaps on their way home to family, friends or a quiet evening at home. We do not yet know the cause of this, but right now my thoughts are primarily with those who have been affected and their relatives," Kristersson says in a written statement to TT.
He further urges the public to show consideration for the rescue services, ambulance and police in their "difficult and important work".
Several party leaders have commented on the incident on the social media service X:
"Shocked by the terrible news that people have lost their lives after a bus crashed into a bus shelter in central Stockholm. The government is following the development closely and is in close contact with the relevant authorities," writes Ebba Busch (KD).
Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson (S):
"Terrible incident in Stockholm with several dead and injured when a bus crashed into a bus shelter. My thoughts go out to those affected and all those worried who are now trying to get hold of their relatives. All support to the blue light personnel who are working to save lives and health."
"It hurts me," writes MP spokesman Daniel Helldén.
Liberal Party leader Simona Mohamsson describes the incident as "tragic" and writes that the government is following developments "very carefully."
