Five Gotland Teenagers Injured in Serious Car Accident on County Road 140

A car accident involving five teenagers occurred on County Road 140 near Klintehamn, Gotland, early on November 24, 2025. The vehicle lost control on a slippery road with reported black ice, skidded off the road, and ended up in a ditch. Emergency services had to cut open the car to rescue the occupants, highlighting the severity of the crash.

Among the five teenagers—four aged 16 and one aged 18—one 16-year-old sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to the hospital by helicopter. The other four teenagers suffered minor injuries and were treated accordingly. Despite the shaken circumstances, regional authorities noted that all passengers are in stable condition given the severity of the accident.

Police stations chief Roger Nyd reported that the accident occurred on the hazardous stretch of County Road 141 south of Klintehamn, where road conditions were extremely slippery. Following the crash, a police investigation was launched into gross unauthorized driving, causing bodily injury, and suspected drug-impaired driving. The involved vehicle was seized for technical inspection as the inquiry progresses.

This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by winter road conditions on Gotland and the importance of cautious driving. The police investigation will determine the exact causes and whether criminal charges will be pursued.