Dalarna

Two people, a woman and a man both in their 40s, were taken to hospital after a head-on collision between two cars on Route 70 near Oxberg on Thursday morning. The road was fully closed during the rescue operation. The injured are reported to have minor injuries.

26. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Despite increased national investments in road maintenance, the share of state roads in very poor condition in Dalarna has risen slightly to 16.5 percent over the past year. This emerges from a new analysis by Transportföretagen. The analysis also highlights major deficiencies in the county's culverts.

Two teenagers are being prosecuted at Falu District Court on suspicion of sabotage after removing sirens known as Hesa Fredrik from the roof of Hushagsgymnasiet in Borlänge during spring 2025. The sirens were then mounted on a car, preventing their use. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency demands 30,000 kronor in damages from the youths and an additional over 24,000 kronor from their parents.

23. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Polisregion Bergslagen took part in Sweden's largest collaborative total defense exercise, focusing on highest readiness and war. Nearly 300 participants from police, county administrations, and the Armed Forces gathered over two days to handle fictitious threats. The exercise aimed to test collaboration and decision-making.

Falu VBK lost to Uppsala D in men's volleyball division 2 mellersta östra, with the match decided in a tight fifth set.

21. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Nearly a thousand children and youth from across Sweden competed in Lilla Skidspelen at riksskidstadion in Lugnet, Falun, over the weekend. The event featured struggle, joy, tears, and shining sun. Nelly described feeling nervous before her start.