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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.
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.
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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A collision between a car towing a caravan and another vehicle occurred on Route 57 between Gnesta and Sparreholm. One person was taken to hospital; t...
A collision between a car towing a caravan and another vehicle occurred on Route 57 between Gnesta and Sparreholm. One person was taken to hospital; the severity of injuries is unclear. Traffic was completely blocked and partially reopened around 1:00 PM, with full clearance expected by 1:45 PM.
A car towing a caravan was involved in an accident near Vänersborg. The E45 highway is closed southbound during rescue operations, with no estimated r...
A car towing a caravan was involved in an accident near Vänersborg. The E45 highway is closed southbound during rescue operations, with no estimated reopening time.
Updated: 20.06.2026
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