Three people under the age of 20 have died after a traffic accident south of Norrköping.
Two other young people were also injured and taken to hospital.
– We will continue to speak with them when possible, says Johnny Gustavsson, press spokesperson at the police.
A car drove off the road between Norsholm and Kimstad south of Norrköping. The accident happened shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening and at 10:10 p.m. the police announced that three people under the age of 20 died from their injuries.
Relatives have been notified.
– Now we will work at the scene and interrogate the people who in some way took part in the incident, says Johnny Gustavsson, press spokesperson at the police.
Two more in hospital
It is also said to have started on fire in connection with the car driving off the road. The accident site was closed to traffic and the police searched the surrounding area during the evening to ensure that there are no more injured.
The car has been impounded.
– Our technicians are there and working to obtain information about the accident, says Johnny Gustavsson.
Two people of the same age are being treated in hospital. According to Region Östergötland, the situation for them is stated to be stable.