In Kubbe outside Örnsköldsvik, the flood struck extremely quickly and in a few hours the water level rose four meters – to the highest in 100 years. It went so incredibly fast, says Elin Mårtensson, who together with her husband Björn runs a farm in the village.
SwedenThe authorities are fighting against the clock ahead of new rainfall expected in already flooded areas in Västernorrland. The rescue service in Örnsköldsvik is receiving reinforcements from MSB and intense work is underway to repair destroyed roads.
SwedenThe situation is critical in the village of Kubbe by Anundsjöån after Sunday's downpour. Several houses have been flooded with water and an important bridge is at risk of being washed away – but is now being saved with the help of concrete suckers. The water level has risen by about four meters, says rescue leader Jörgen Seijsing.
SwedenFour women in their teens have died in a fire in Norwegian Hamar.
WorldTwo freight trains – one loaded with ammunition – have derailed in the rainstorm that is hitting parts of the Norrland coast. All passenger train traffic will be affected for several weeks, says Peter Jonsson, press communicator at the Swedish Transport Administration.
SwedenAn explosion occurred outside an apartment building in Nödinge, northeast of Göteborg, late on Saturday evening. Another suspected hazardous object was found shortly thereafter – and residents in the area were evacuated.
CrimeAfter an apartment fire in Höganäs, a person has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, writes Helsingborgs Dagblad.
SwedenA man became wedged under a 300 kilo heavy concrete block in an accident at a farm on Vikbolandet outside Norrköping.
SwedenA severe rainstorm is moving over parts of the country on Friday. The rescue service in Jönköping has received a number of alarms, reports local media.
SwedenA severe fire broke out in a row house area in Upplands Bro municipality north of Stockholm on Friday morning. At least eight apartments were totally destroyed.
SwedenAt least 15 people have been killed since a well-known cable car derailed in Portugal's capital Lisbon. National mourning has been declared. Lisbon is in mourning, says Mayor Carlos Moedas.
WorldParts of Arlanda airport were evacuated after a truck leaked vehicle gas near a terminal. Several departures were delayed.
SwedenThat explosives from a company have appeared in criminal contexts is not reason enough to take away the company's permit to handle explosive goods, the administrative court in Växjö rules in a verdict.
SwedenThe fire continues to rage at the recycling plant on Örsholmen in Karlstad. On Monday afternoon, it was still not under control.
SwedenA VMA has been issued in Karlstad due to a major fire at a recycling plant in the Örsholmen district. The rescue service is on site with a large number of units and helicopters from MSB fighting the fire from the air.
SwedenThree people have been taken to hospital after a suspected gas alarm in Täby Centrum on Friday. A further three people who were on the scene have sought medical attention themselves.
SwedenThere is a fierce fire at a recycling center in Täby, north of Stockholm, which Aftonbladet reported first. The burning pile is 2500 square meters large, says Ludvig Sääf, commanding officer at the rescue service, to TT.
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