Wildlife accidents reported to the police headquarters' central unit.
August 16, Malå:
Accident involving a car and a reindeer in Malånäs. No personal injuries reported. It is unclear what happened to the reindeer. The affected Sami community has been notified of the accident.
August 16, 5:25 PM, Umeå:
Accident involving a car and a roe deer on regional road 642 at the northern entrance to Innertavle. No personal injuries reported. The roe deer died and a search party is called out to take care of it.
August 16, 5:06 PM, Malå:
Accident involving a car and a reindeer on regional road 1005, between Rökå and Aspliden. No personal injuries reported. It is unclear what happened to the reindeer and the affected Sami community has been notified of the accident.
August 16, 6:07 PM, Vindeln:
Accident involving a truck and a roe deer on E12, north of Granölund. No personal injuries reported. The roe deer died and a search party is called out to take care of it.