October 9, 07:45, Traffic accident, Östhammar

Police are at the scene on LV288 between Gimo and Hökhuvud after a passenger car collided with a tree that had fallen across the road. One person is being assessed by paramedics; the extent of their injuries is unclear. According to reports, the person is awake and able to speak.

The road is currently closed in both directions due to clean-up work at the scene.

**Update 08:47
**Police have left the scene of the accident and traffic has reopened. There is no suspicion of a crime in connection with the accident.