Ongoing Identification Efforts Following Fatal Stockholm Bus Crash

Three people died when a double-decker bus crashed into a bus shelter near Stockholm's Royal Institute of Technology on Valhallavägen at around 15:23 on Friday afternoon. The bus was not in service and had no passengers at the time of the accident. Emergency services responded quickly, with four individuals—including the bus driver—hospitalized, two seriously. The driver has been arrested and is held on suspicion of causing death and bodily harm.

As of Saturday morning, police spokesperson Ola Österling confirmed that not all of the deceased have yet been identified. The identification process is ongoing and requires careful verification beyond simply having ID tags. Technical investigations at the scene are complete, but the police have not established what caused the bus to crash into the bus shelter. There is currently no evidence that the incident was intentional, based on driver statements, witness testimonies, and video footage.

Extensive witness interviews have been conducted with several injured persons during the overnight period. The municipality’s crisis support teams, along with the Red Cross and the trade union Kommunal, are providing assistance to those affected. The investigation continues as authorities work to both identify the victims and determine the cause of the accident.