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Truck crashes into caravan on E6 near Strömstad: woman seriously injured

22.07.2026 04:04 3 min 6 sources
epochtimes.se SWE + 5 more
Truck crashes into caravan on E6 near Strömstad: woman seriously injured
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In Brief

On the E6 south of Strömstad, a truck hit a car towing a caravan that had stopped due to engine failure. A 50-year-old woman was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries; three others were taken for examination. The truck driver has been arrested.

Accident on the E6

On 21 July 2026, on the E6 south of Strömstad (near Skee), a truck collided with a car towing a caravan. According to police, the towing car suffered an engine failure, after which the truck crashed into the caravan.

Casualties and arrest

  • A woman aged about 50 was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
  • Three other people were taken to hospital for examination.
  • The truck driver has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence in traffic and causing serious bodily harm.

Traffic situation

Traffic on the E6 was closed in both directions due to an oil spill and debris. According to various sources, reopening was expected between 16:00 and 19:00.

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Truck hits car with caravan near Strömstad: one woman seriously injured

21.07.2026 epochtimes.se SWE Original source

Truck hits car with caravan near Strömstad: one seriously injured

21.07.2026 aftonbladet.se SWE Original source

Truck hits car with caravan on E6: four hospitalized

21.07.2026 Omni SWE Original source

Truck hits caravan on E6: ambulance helicopter called

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Motorhome crash west of Blackstad: four people involved

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