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Two caravan accidents in Sweden: one injured, roads closed

18.06.2026 14:45 1 min 2 sources
SVT Nyheter SWE + 1 more
Two caravan accidents in Sweden: one injured, roads closed
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In Brief

Two separate accidents involving caravans occurred in Sweden: one on route 57 left a person injured, another on the E45 near Vänersborg caused a road closure.

Sweden has seen two road accidents involving vehicles towing caravans.

Accident on route 57

On June 18, 2026, on route 57 between Gnest and Sparreholm, a car with a caravan collided with another vehicle. One person was taken to hospital; the severity of injuries is being assessed. Traffic was fully closed, partially reopened by 1:00 PM, with full restoration expected by 1:45 PM.

Accident on the E45

On March 28, 2026, near Vänersborg, a car with a caravan was involved in an accident. The E45 is closed southbound for rescue operations; reopening time is not yet announced.

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Caravan accident on Route 57: one injured

18.06.2026 SVT Nyheter SWE Original source

Accident involving car and caravan, E45 highway closed

28.03.2026 sverigesradio.se SWE Original source

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