Snowstorm in Skåne, poor road
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Snowstorm in Skåne, poor road conditions almost everywhere

SMHI has issued an orange warning for southeastern Skåne. Heavy snow and strong winds from several directions are causing traffic problems.

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According to the forecast, there will be 10-20 centimeters of snow in southeastern Skåne until Friday afternoon.

"In general, road conditions are very poor almost everywhere," says Gustaf Sandell, duty officer at the South Rescue Service.

Several traffic accidents have occurred during the afternoon and evening. Among them, a passenger car has driven into the median barrier on the Öresund Bridge, and a truck has driven into the median barrier on the E6 near Rydebäck, causing traffic disruptions.

According to the police and fire department, no injuries have been reported.

In addition to the orange warning, a yellow warning has been issued for southern and central Skåne. The warnings are valid until 2 p.m. on Friday.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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