The defense destroys dangerous gas buses

Since each bus has five tanks, the process will take time, two hours per bus. In total, around five days of work is expected.

In connection with the tanks being punctured, there will be a very loud bang, says Ingemar Idh at the South East Rescue Service.

He describes the risk of a regular explosion as very low, but to be on the safe side, a cordon of 100 meters is set up around the buses.

Some tanks may contain overpressure. That’s what the protective distance is for, says Ingemar Idh.

After consultation with the Armed Forces, it has been concluded that the gas tanks should be punctured using a type of bolt gun that can be used remotely. That work is handled by the defense – cordons, evacuation and other things around help the emergency services, police and ambulance.

Six buses have already been destroyed, according to the rescue service at 19:00 on Sunday.

The reason why the buses are destroyed is three spontaneous explosions. Despite the drivers being instructed to run out of gas and then switch to the gas tank, the problems have continued. Last Thursday, a bus exploded in Nybro, which is believed to have run out of gas.

It has not had the intended effect, states Idh.

At 20:00 on Sunday, E22 near Kalmar will be closed and traffic will be diverted, as buses in the vicinity will be destroyed.

50 of the minibuses are driven by various bus companies for the region and county traffic. The others are used by Kalmar and Mörbylånga municipalities.

Gas-powered minibuses at one of the sites that have been cordoned off.

Gas-powered minibuses at one of the sites that have been cordoned off.

Photo: Suvad Mrkonjic/TT

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