18 October 09:58, Fire, Värnamo

Published: Sun 18 Oct 2026 10:18 CEST

Smoke development on a train.

09.58: A train has developed smoke in the engine room. It is now stopped at Hörle, north of Värnamo. There are no open flames. There were passengers on board initially, who are said to have left the train. 

No one has been injured. 

Emergency services are on site and working to put out the fire, and the police will assist with the work. 

10.19 Correction: The passengers, around 20 people, are still on the train but are said to be out of danger and are not affected by the smoke. No one will need medical care. 

Update 10:30: The passengers will be transported from the scene by bus. The train driver will be checked by medical personnel as they may have inhaled smoke. 

The police do not believe that a crime was behind the incident.

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