Serious A-Tractor Accident in Borlänge Leaves One Severely Injured
A serious A-traktor accident in Borlänge leaves three teenagers injured, with one in critical condition.
Key Points
- • Three individuals under 18 hospitalized after the accident.
- • One passenger suffered serious burns; two others sustained minor injuries.
- • The vehicle reportedly rolled over at speeds of 100 to 150 km/h.
- • Police have launched an investigation into traffic negligence and illegal driving.
A troubling A-traktor accident occurred late on August 16 near Borlänge, resulting in three teenagers being hospitalized. The incident unfolded on the E16 highway, where witnesses reported that the vehicle reached dangerously high speeds of between 100 and 150 km/h before it overturned and caught fire.
One of the passengers sustained severe burns, while the other two reported only minor injuries. Martin Tysell, the on-duty police officer, indicated that the chaotic sequence of events led to the vehicle erupting in flames after rolling over. Remarkably, the driver managed to rescue the two passengers from the burning A-traktor before it was fully engulfed.
In the aftermath, police have seized the vehicle and filed charges for gross negligence in traffic, which has resulted in bodily harm, as well as illegal driving. This incident raises serious concerns about safety practices regarding young drivers and the usage of A-traktors, which are modified agricultural vehicles often used by teenagers in Sweden. More details are expected as the police investigation continues.