A 75-year-old woman has died in a serious traffic accident on the E4 south of Gävle. The car overturned off the road near Älvkarleby on Tuesday morning. Police announced in the early evening that the woman had passed away.
The accident occurred on Tuesday morning when the alarm reached the police. A car had overturned off the E4 near Älvkarleby, south of Gävle. The 75-year-old woman, who was alone in the vehicle, was initially taken to the hospital but her condition deteriorated rapidly.
In the early evening, police confirmed that the woman had died from injuries sustained in the crash. No one else was involved, and traffic was heavily disrupted in the area during the rescue operation.
Police will thoroughly investigate the fatal accident. The car has been seized for a technical examination, and the exact reasons for the overturn remain to be determined. The incident highlights the risks on busy roads like the E4, especially in winter conditions.
No further details about the woman's identity have been released, and police are seeking any witnesses who may have seen the event.