The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (SHK) has initiated an investigation into the serious consequences that followed the heavy rainfall in Västernorrland on September 7.
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.
SwedenSunday's bad weather along the Norrland coast will have prolonged consequences – and there is a lack of forecasts. Around 40 roads are closed and it is still not possible to assess the extent of the damage. All available resources are being used, says Minister for Infrastructure Andreas Carlson (KD) at a press conference.
Swedish politicsThe rainstorm along parts of the Norrland coast has left clear marks. Roads are washed away and residents isolated. Both roads from here are blocked so we cannot get anywhere, says Mariana Karlsson, who lives in Holm north of Skorped, to Örnsköldsviks Allehanda.
SwedenTwo 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.
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