Bus has overturned after an accident outside Hedemora

A bus with about 20 passengers on board has driven off the road and overturned south of Hedermora.

At 4:20 p.m., four people had been taken to hospital by ambulance.

– Everyone got out of the bus quite easily, says Nina Begallo at SOS Alarm, who is responsible for the rescue service.

The extent of the damage is unclear.

– I just know that everyone was awake and talkative, says Nina Begallo.

Stop in traffic

According to the police, the injuries are minor.

Northbound traffic is currently stopped and southbound traffic is being diverted.

An extra bus is on its way to the scene to transport the passengers, according to the rescue service.

Mats Thörn, officer on duty at the police, tells TV4 Nyheterna that a report about carelessness in traffic and causing bodily harm will be drawn up.

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