Norrbotten
SSAB pauses steel plant construction in Luleå again
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SSAB has paused construction of its steel plant in Luleå until further notice after low levels of hydrogen cyanide were detected at the worksite.
A 60-year-old man was seriously injured when a truck overturned at LKAB's industrial site in Kiruna on Saturday. He is employed by a contractor and is now being treated in intensive care in Kiruna. Police are investigating the accident.
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SSAB has stopped all work on its new steel mill construction in Luleå after three people sought medical care due to suspected toxic gas exposure. Earlier tests revealed elevated levels in machine cabins, with new cases reported on Good Friday. Region Norrbotten confirms two of the affected remain at the emergency department.
Four cultural creators in Norrbotten have been awarded the Rubus Arcticus stipend, sharing 400,000 kronor. The prize, marking its 30th year this year, honors professional figures with regional ties. Recipients include author Linda Jones and musician Viktor Krutrök.
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Human remains have been found in a burned car outside Luleå, prompting a police investigation into suspected murder. The crime is believed to have occurred around December 1. A man and a woman from Norrbotten are suspected of involvement, with the man released but the woman detained.
Swedish police in Norrbotten County reported a relatively calm night with only minor incidents, including a few cases of public intoxication and traffic violations. The summary, released early Monday morning, highlights no major crimes or emergencies in the region. Authorities noted that the night passed without significant disruptions, maintaining public safety across the county.