Bus Collision with Loose Horses on E22 at Ekerödsrasten Causes Injury and Traffic Disruption
Loose horses on the E22 near Ekerödsrasten caused a bus crash injuring the driver and closed lanes, with horses safely returned to their owner.
- • Loose horses were reported on the E22 southbound lane at Ekerödsrasten.
- • A bus collided with one horse, injuring the driver who was trapped in the vehicle.
- • Four passengers on the bus were unharmed.
- • All three horses were captured and returned to their owner by 6 PM.
- • The accident caused the complete closure of the southbound lane and traffic disruptions.
- • Police do not suspect criminal activity related to the event.
Key details
On Saturday afternoon, November 22, 2025, loose horses on the E22 highway at Ekerödsrasten in Hörby caused a serious traffic incident. Multiple reports alerted authorities of three horses running north on the highway, but they were located in the southbound lane when a bus collided with one of them. The bus driver sustained injuries and was trapped inside the vehicle, while the four passengers remained unharmed. Emergency services, including police, fire, and ambulance, responded promptly to the scene.
The horse involved in the collision did not survive. Police spokesperson Evelina Olsson confirmed that all three horses had been captured and returned to their owner by 6 PM. Traffic was significantly impacted, leading to a complete closure of the southbound lane of E22, with only a reduced-speed single lane open northbound. Authorities do not suspect any criminal activity related to the incident.
This event highlights the dangers posed by loose animals on major roadways and the swift coordinated response needed to address such emergencies, ensuring public safety and traffic flow restoration.
This article was translated and synthesized from Swedish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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