January 2, 15.54, Traffic accident, Karlskoga

A truck has driven into the median on E18 in the first phase, whereupon the trailer later lay down in the ditch. The tow truck is standing across the road.

The truck driver is not injured, but affected by the incident. 

Rescue services, police and the Swedish Transport Administration are informed and will handle the matter.

According to reports, there will be a total stop in both directions, but the section westbound will soon start rolling. Traffic eastbound will still have a stop for a while to come.

Update: The patrols are redirecting traffic towards Degerfors, via Valåsen.