March 30 19.05, Traffic accident, Katrineholm

Two cars have collided on state road 56 near Bie north of Katrineholm. One of the cars has ended up on the roof, and the other in a ditch. Rescue and police are on their way to the scene. The rescue operation will be quite extensive, so there will be major traffic disruptions.

19:12 The road will be closed during the rescue work. Other drivers are advised to choose an alternative route if possible. It is possible to turn off state road 56 onto the smaller road 676 and drive through the community of Bie to avoid the accident site.

19:16 It is a serious accident where the two cars are said to have collided head-on. Several people will need to be taken away by ambulance. Other drivers must keep an eye out and make room for emergency vehicles.

19:19 There is now a traffic stop in both directions, and traffic is being diverted through Bie.

19:34 In one of the cars, a single man was traveling. In the other car, a man and a woman and a child were traveling. Work is ongoing at the accident site, and for the time being, no further information can be given about the extent of the damage or the cause of the accident. The appeal to the public remains to make sure that emergency vehicles can come to and from the accident site.

19:40 Southbound traffic is being diverted at Äs, which is located north of Bie.

19:49 Salvage teams are on their way but have a driving time of about an hour. Count on traffic stops for at least two hours. Both vehicles will be seized to be included in the investigation into how the accident occurred.

The notice is updated.