May 14, 20:08, Mountain Rescue, Kiruna

Police have alerted about a snowmobile accident north of the border, Kiruna municipality. One person is believed to be affected, the extent of the injuries is unclear. (Another snowmobile accident occurred in the same area earlier on Wednesday).

The plan is for an ambulance helicopter to fly to the scene. The police officer on duty has, however, decided to initiate a mountain rescue operation in accordance with the Act on Protection against Accidents. Mountain rescuers are being called in if the weather conditions would make it impossible for the helicopter to reach the scene.