A bus struck a tree in Malmö, leaving five passengers hurt and the driver trapped in the vehicle, according to reports from Swedish outlets. SVT Nyheter reported the collision on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Sveriges Radio reported that two people were taken to hospital following the crash. Aftonbladet described the driver as being stuck in the wreckage, while Sydsvenskan and Göteborgs-Posten both reported multiple injuries from the incident.
The accounts differ on some details, including the number of people hospitalized and the driver's condition. The reports do not specify the cause of the crash, the bus route, or the exact location in Malmö.
Emergency services responded to the scene, though the material does not detail how passengers were evacuated or how the driver was freed.
What to watch next: whether authorities release further information on the cause of the crash and the condition of those injured.
