Fatal Bus Accident on Valhallavägen in Stockholm Claims Three Lives, Investigation Underway

On November 14, 2025, a grave bus accident occurred on Valhallavägen near Östra station in the Östermalm district of Stockholm at approximately 15:24. A bus operating on SL's Norrtälje service crashed into a bus shelter, tragically striking several individuals. According to Region Stockholm, three people died, and two others sustained serious injuries and were transported to Karolinska University Hospital for treatment. The accident took place during peak afternoon hours when many were finishing work and school.

The police have arrested the bus driver on suspicion of gross negligence leading to another’s death, and an investigation is ongoing. While the exact cause remains unknown, some witnesses suggest the driver may have suffered a medical emergency, possibly a heart attack, during the incident. The driver’s family expressed shock, noting his long, incident-free career as a bus operator and no prior health issues.

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson conveyed his condolences, emphasizing the tragic nature of the event and urging the public to respect emergency responders at the scene. The bus collision caused significant disruption, with multiple bus lines including 4, 6, 67, and 72 affected. Valhallavägen was closed from Odengatan to Engelbrektsgatan towards Gärdet for cleanup and police investigation, which was expected to conclude by about 18:30.

The accident has drawn considerable international media attention, with outlets such as BBC, CNN, and Norway’s NRK reporting on the fatalities and ongoing investigation. Images accompanying reports showed rescue personnel assisting individuals trapped under the double-decker bus. Sweden’s Vice Prime Minister Ebba Busch expressed devastation over the tragedy.

Eyewitnesses at nearby bus stops recounted the severity of the crash, with one describing the bus shelter as no longer present after impact. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the bus veering into the shelter to establish definitive cause.

As the community mourns the loss and hopes for the recovery of the injured, the incident remains under thorough police scrutiny, balancing facts with witness testimonies and medical findings.