On Friday, the large-scale rescue exercise Solstorm took place in central Kumla, featuring scenarios of ongoing deadly violence in the town hall and a missile strike on Solbacka.
In Kumla, the extensive exercise Solstorm occurred on Friday, a major crisis and preparedness drill involving police, rescue services, and ambulance personnel. The exercise focused on realistic scenarios to test coordination during emergencies.
The first scenario unfolded at the town hall, where an alarm for ongoing deadly violence (PDV) was triggered. Police and the regional task force arrived swiftly and entered to manage the situation. Subsequently, rescue services and ambulance staff followed to assist the injured. Another element involved a missile landing on Solbacka, requiring coordinated response from all involved parties.
The exercise was conducted in central Kumla with blockades and drawn weapons to simulate real conditions. It aimed to enhance preparedness for potential crises. Journalists Tove Svensson and Robban Andersson reported from the scene, with Ida Vaske also involved in the coverage. No actual incidents occurred; everything was a planned drill to improve inter-agency collaboration.
