Calls for Enhanced Safety Measures Following Fatal Collision on Farstabron
Following a fatal traffic accident on Farstabron, local officials and Nobina push for enhanced safety measures.
Key Points
- • A fatal traffic accident on Farstabron resulted in two male drivers' deaths.
- • Local municipality demands improved safety measures from Trafikverket due to the road's dangerous history.
- • Nobina, the bus operator, is cooperating with police investigations and has expressed condolences.
- • Calls for immediate safety enhancements, including a proposed median barrier and reversible lane by 2027.
The tragic traffic accident that occurred on Farstabron in Värmdö has sparked urgent demands for improved road safety standards. The incident, which involved a head-on collision between an SL bus and a personal vehicle, resulted in the deaths of both drivers, described as middle-aged men. Eyewitnesses reported a significant fire at the scene, highlighting the severity of the crash that took place on August 28, 2025.
In light of this tragedy, Carl Kangas, the chairman of the municipality, emphasized the pressing need for immediate safety measures from Trafikverket, the Swedish Transport Administration. Kangas pointed out the road's hazardous history, noting that it has previously been the site of several accidents, including prior fatalities. He stated, "It is unacceptable for the only fixed connection between Värmdö and the rest of the Stockholm region to be so hazardous," asserting the need for urgent action.
The municipality has been in discussions, calling for a comprehensive safety plan, which may include the installation of a median barrier intended to prevent vehicles from crossing into oncoming traffic lanes. This proposed change has been raised before following another deadly incident in 2024. In response to these concerns, Trafikverket has acknowledged the low safety standards at Farstabron and is exploring potential measures to enhance road safety, including a proposed reversible lane, which is expected to be implemented by 2027.
As investigations are underway, including a probe by the police into suspected gross negligence leading to another's death, Nobina, the bus operator, expressed condolences and support for affected families and staff. Nobina has confirmed that their buses are equipped with safety systems to vent gas, which helped prevent the potential for an explosion during the incident. The company's press chief, David Erixon, remarked, "This is a very difficult and dark day for public transport," as they coordinate with authorities to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident.
With the community deeply affected by this tragic event, calls for tangible improvements in road safety at Farstabron continue to grow louder.