December 19, 07.25, Summary of the night, Västerbotten County

Published: Fri 19 Dec 2025 07:26 CET

A selection of the police's work during the night.

00:44, Fire, Skellefteå           

Police and rescue services are alerted that there is a fire in a villa in Boliden. They are heading to the location. A man is said to have been in the house, he is said to have taken himself out. He is taken to medical care, according to available information because he has inhaled smoke. The fire department is working to extinguish the fire, the ground floor of the villa is said to be completely engulfed in flames. The location is cordoned off, a technical investigation is to be carried out when possible. A report regarding gross negligence is drawn up.

01:42, Drunk driving, Skellefteå

Norrvalla, the police are checking a passenger car. The driver, a woman, blows positively in the police's screening device. She is suspected of drunk driving and is to follow the police for further investigation. The woman also lacks the right to drive the vehicle. A report regarding drunk driving and unauthorized driving is drawn up.

02:43, E12 Yttervik, Tärnaby, Storuman

A light truck has collided with an elk. No personal injuries have been reported. The elk survived the crash, hunters are called to the location.