Robertsfors

Man in His 70s Dies in Robertsfors E4 Traffic Accident

Johan Lövgren Triumphs in Grueling 22-Mile Nordenskiöldsloppet Ski Race

Johan Lövgren completely crushed the competitors in the world's longest and toughest ski competition. The skier from Vännäs won the 22-mile long Nordenskiöldsloppet in Jokkmokk with almost a ten-minute margin.

Many snowless in the snow - trees "like pick-up sticks"

The snowstorm continues to hold parts of Sweden in its grip – not least in the areas around Skellefteå and Robertsfors. Several households have been without electricity for over 24 hours while the thermometer shows several degrees below zero.

Snow and strong winds – many households without power

Snow and gale-force winds are still holding parts of the country in their grip. School buses are being cancelled and there is chaos in traffic in several places. In Västerbotten, thousands of households are without power and the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute has issued an orange warning for parts of the county.

Suspected workplace accident – crushed by a cow