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Major bus accident on the E45 near Storuman
At around 9 o'clock on Saturday morning, a bus carrying around 50 people veered off the road and overturned on the E45 motorway near Storuman.
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Ten people have been taken to hospital by ambulance and those with minor injuries are being treated at nearby clinics. At present, no one has life-threatening injuries.
Due to the accident, Lycksele Hospital has been placed on disaster alert and Norrland University Hospital is on standby.
Telephone numbers for relatives
Region Västerbotten has set up a telephone number that relatives can call if they have any questions about the incident.
Telephone number for relatives: 090-785 00 70
Road closed
The Swedish Transport Administration states on its website that the E45 road from Fianberg to Skarvsjöby will be closed at 3 p.m. for the recovery of the bus. The work is expected to be completed by 4 p.m.