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Traffic inspector dies in accident during driving test in Södertälje
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Traffic inspector dies in accident during driving test in Södertälje

The traffic inspector died and the driving school candidate was injured when a driving school car collided head-on with a truck during an ongoing driving test in Södertälje on Wednesday afternoon.
Swedish Transport Administration faces the snow, leave your car parked if you have the opportunity
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Swedish Transport Administration faces the snow, leave your car parked if you have the opportunity

SMHI warns of snow and ice in large parts of southern Sweden. Heavy snowfall and milder air are expected in Stockholm and eastern Svealand, among other places
Yellow warning on Gotland - ferries cancelled
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Yellow warning on Gotland - ferries cancelled

Ferry services between Gotland and Nynäshamn will be cancelled on Sunday morning due to severe weather. The Swedish Transport Administration is also warning road users on the island
Snowdrifts on the roads in Skåne - several accidents
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Snowdrifts on the roads in Skåne - several accidents

Several traffic accidents occurred in Skåne on Friday. Snow and wind are causing problems on the roads, and there is a risk of drifting snow and slippery conditions, according to the Swedish Transport Administration
Snow flurry towards Gothenburg - orange warning extended
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Snow flurry towards Gothenburg - orange warning extended

TEXT: SMHI has issued several orange-level snow warnings across the country - partly covering the Gothenburg area and Bohuslän, and partly between Hudiksvall and Sundsvall. Heavy snowfall is also expected in Västernorrland on Thursday
Several accidents in the snowstorm - new snowstorm on the way
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Several accidents in the snowstorm - new snowstorm on the way

Traffic is chaotic as decimeters of snow fall across parts of Sweden. In Gävleborg, residents are being urged to avoid roads altogether
SMHI warns again as heavy snowfall continues
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SMHI warns again as heavy snowfall continues

SMHI is expanding its warnings. In addition to Sunday's warning for parts of the Baltic coast and Öland, heavy snowfall is expected on Monday in southeastern Götaland and up towards Borås
All train traffic north of Gävle canceled until Monday at 10 a.m.
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All train traffic north of Gävle canceled until Monday at 10 a.m.

The heavy snowstorm continues to disrupt traffic. SJ has canceled all train services north of Gävle until Monday at 10 a
Snow chaos: Cancelled trains and trees over E22
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Snow chaos: Cancelled trains and trees over E22

The traffic jams overnight in the snow chaos - with hundreds of cars stuck on the E22 - have eased. But the snow problems are far from over and several train routes are closed until Sunday or Monday
Cold weather stops train traffic between Luleå and Narvik
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Cold weather stops train traffic between Luleå and Narvik

All train traffic between Luleå and Narvik has been cancelled due to extreme cold. According to SMHI, temperatures along parts of the route are expected to be around minus 33 degrees Celsius or lower
Several snow warnings, thousands still without power
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Several snow warnings, thousands still without power

The snow has fallen - and it will continue to fall. An orange warning has been issued for northeastern Svealand and parts of eastern Småland and Öland
The storm is reaching its peak - in the middle of its strongest
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The storm is reaching its peak - in the middle of its strongest

Extremely heavy snowfall and strong winds have swept across parts of Sweden on New Year's Day. Conditions are particularly severe in Gävleborg, where SMHI has issued a red warning and thousands of households are without power
SMHI issues red warning for extreme amounts of snow in parts of Gävleborg
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SMHI issues red warning for extreme amounts of snow in parts of Gävleborg

The start of 2026 will be cold with heavy snowfall. SMHI has issued a series of weather warnings
Hesa Fredrik confusion in the storm - alarm sounded despite initial uncertainty
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Hesa Fredrik confusion in the storm - alarm sounded despite initial uncertainty

As storm Johannes advanced on Saturday, the Hesa Fredrik alarm sounded in Gävle - but there was initially confusion over whether it was intentional. It was meant to be triggered, Sara Lindström at the Swedish Transport Administration confirms
Thousands in Sweden will be without power tonight after Storm Johannes
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Thousands in Sweden will be without power tonight after Storm Johannes

Work has been ongoing throughout Sunday to restore electricity to everyone who lost power, primarily in Gävleborg and Västernorrland. However, thousands of customers will remain without power overnight into Monday
Train delays after accident at Floda outside Lerum halted traffic between Gothenburg and Alingsås
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Train delays after accident at Floda outside Lerum halted traffic between Gothenburg and Alingsås

Blown down trees on roads - VMA issued
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Blown down trees on roads - VMA issued

More than half the country is affected as storm Johannes moves across Sweden. Over 40,000 households are without power and many trees have been blown down
Ferry and train services canceled after weather warnings
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Ferry and train services canceled after weather warnings

Several trains will be cancelled on Saturday after SMHI issued weather warnings in the central and northern parts of the country. "We have made the decision to cancel trains between Duved and Stockholm," says Leila Fogelholm at SJ
Head-on collision with truck - 25-year-old man killed on E20 north of Götene
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Head-on collision with truck - 25-year-old man killed on E20 north of Götene

A 25-year-old man died in a collision between a van and a truck on the E20 north of Götene on Monday, police said.
Warning of lightning strikes – Swedish Transport Administration: "Tricky"
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Warning of lightning strikes – Swedish Transport Administration: "Tricky"

The police are warning of lightning strikes north of Uppsala. Reports of slips and accidents are also coming from other parts of the country such as Sörmland and Västmanland
This is what traffic will be like this Christmas: "People don't drive carefully"
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This is what traffic will be like this Christmas: "People don't drive carefully"

In many places, a gray Christmas without snow is expected – and perhaps better traffic conditions. But the Swedish Transport Administration still urges drivers to remain calm
Ice sheet in the north – police officers were left standing
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Ice sheet in the north – police officers were left standing

Severe traffic disruptions have occurred on the E4 between Luleå and Kalix during the evening and night due to icy conditions.
More trains arrive on time
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More trains arrive on time

Almost nine out of ten trains arrived on time in November, according to new figures from the Swedish Transport Administration.
How to build roads and railways faster
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How to build roads and railways faster

A new state-owned company should be allowed to plan and build large road and railway projects, alongside the Swedish Transport Administration, the government's investigators suggest.
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