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One seriously injured after collision

today at 16.25 Nora Fernstedt

Three vehicles were involved in an accident south of Falköping shortly before 4 p.m.

It must be a passenger car with trailer, a passenger car and truck.

The emergency services had to cut open one of the cars to get the driver out.

The driver has been taken to hospital and is considered to be seriously injured.

Road 47 will be closed at least until 5:30 p.m., according to the Swedish Transport Administration.

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    Pavo

    Hey Pavo! There was a mistake in the post, it should say “democracy” right through – not the economy. Now it’s arranged!

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    Birgitta

    Hi Birgitta! Here is a solid answer to your question!

  • 4-6 months for pedophile site. Hope you wrote it wrong, that it should be year instead. Otherwise we live in a sick society

    True

    Hello Sanna! Four years and six months is the sentence imposed on the man.

  • What happened to Ringhals that was supposed to start on Friday? We ordinary people who cannot afford to eat wonder!

    Asta

    Hi Asta! It has been postponed, unfortunately. Ringhals 4 is not expected to start until April 1, Vattenfall announced on March 20.

  • What does public transport in the Stockholm area look like now in the snow? Are buses and trains running as they should?

    Valentuna

    Hello! No, there are some problems, especially in the southern parts. Here you can read our article about the traffic situation.

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