Bus Driver Recalls Moment Before Fatal Stockholm Crash

On November 14, 2025, a tragic bus accident occurred in Stockholm when a double-decker SL bus crashed into a bus shelter at Tekniska högskolan on Valhallavägen, resulting in the deaths of three women aged 55 to 65 and injuring several others, two seriously. The driver was unconscious during the crash, which the Accident Investigation Board attributed to an acute medical emergency.

In police interviews, the bus driver recounted feeling "normal" and "completely aware" before the accident despite it being his fifth consecutive work shift. He described his last memory as preparing to drop off passengers and park for a break, then suddenly noticing a pole in front of him without understanding what was happening. He later recalled police attempting to open the bus doors.

Following the accident, the driver was arrested on charges of causing death and bodily harm but was later released. Prosecutors found no evidence of intent to harm. Witnesses confirmed the sequence of events, emphasizing the suddenness of the crash.

This somber incident highlights the critical impact of sudden medical issues behind the wheel and the tragic consequences for those involved. Investigations continue to understand the circumstances surrounding the driver's acute condition during the crash.