Truck accident in Tumbo causes road closures and injuries

A truck carrying dangerous goods overturned on road 940 in Tumbo, near Eskilstuna, on Thursday morning. The accident resulted in a leak of diesel and bitumen onto the roadway, requiring specialized cleanup efforts.

Police have closed the road in both directions, with the vehicle obstructing the path. A safety perimeter of at least 100 meters has been established due to the nature of the cargo. Authorities advised motorists to use detours via Gröndal and traffic junction 129. The disruption was expected to impact traffic until at least 18:00.

The driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance with unspecified injuries. While the driver is reported to be conscious and able to speak, they are in a state of shock.