A 58-year-old man has died in a diving accident in an adventure mine in Tuna-Hästberg between Borlänge and Ludvika. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, and the man's body remains in a cave. Police have launched an investigation into causing another's death, but no one is suspected.
On Sunday, December 28, 2025, emergency services were alerted to the Äventyrsgruvan in Tuna-Hästberg at 13:56 about a diving accident. A 58-year-old man was reported missing during a dive in the disused mine, which is used for adventure tourism in Dalarna.
Rescue services began a search in the afternoon. At around 15:30, the man was found dead, stuck in one of the caves. The circumstances of the accident remain unclear, according to police.
The body remains at the site in the mine, and specially trained divers are scheduled to retrieve it early next week. An investigation into causing another's death has been initiated, but no one is suspected of a crime at this time.
The Tuna-Hästberg mine, located between Borlänge and Ludvika, is a popular spot for diving enthusiasts exploring the underwater sections of the old iron ore mine. The accident raises questions about safety in such adventure activities.
