At least three people lost their lives in Stockholm after a double-decker bus went off the road and crashed into a bus stop on Friday, according to local police, as reported by Deutsche Welle. Officials said that three additional individuals were injured in the incident, and two of them were transported to a hospital for further medical care.

Police acted promptly following the crash and detained the bus driver on the orders of the public prosecutor on suspicion of manslaughter. However, this charge was later withdrawn after authorities found no evidence suggesting that the collision had been intentional. Investigators later stated that there was “no indication” the bus had been deliberately driven into the bus stop. The case has now been reclassified and is being investigated under charges of causing death and bodily harm.

Authorities have not yet released information about the identities of the victims. The accident took place around 3 p.m. on Valhallavagen, a major thoroughfare located near the Royal Institute of Technology in central Stockholm. Emergency services quickly cordoned off the area, and police officers, ambulance teams, and rescue personnel worked at the scene to manage the situation and assist those affected.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson commented on the tragedy through a post on X. He expressed his condolences to the victims, their families, and everyone impacted by the incident. Kristersson also urged people in the vicinity to follow the instructions of emergency workers, who are carrying out demanding and crucial tasks. He noted that, although the cause of the accident is still unknown, his thoughts remain with those who have suffered from this unfortunate event.