The Södra Länken tunnel, one of Stockholm’s busiest road arteries, was completely closed on Friday afternoon due to a suspected fire that forced authorities to shut down the entire route. The incident, which occurred during peak traffic hours, caused significant congestion on alternative roads throughout the Swedish capital.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene to assess the situation and determine whether a genuine fire risk was present. Södra Länken is a key underground stretch vital to north-south connectivity in Stockholm, meaning its closure had a considerable impact on urban mobility.
Authorities swiftly activated standard safety protocols in response to any sign of smoke or fire detected within this type of infrastructure.
Original source: SVT Nyheter