The E4 highway north of Älandsbro is open again in both directions after a collision involving a horse transport and a moose, SVT Nyheter reports. The first alert came in at 17:40 on Friday afternoon, and the road was fully reopened by 19:30.
According to SVT Nyheter, additional vehicles struck the wreckage shortly after the initial impact, bringing the total number of vehicles involved to three.
Why it matters
The incident is a reminder of how quickly a wildlife collision on a major highway can escalate. What began as a single vehicle hitting a moose drew in further traffic within moments, and the resulting closure affected one of the main north–south routes through this part of Sweden during the Friday evening.
It also highlights the particular risk carried by animal transport. A horse lorry is a heavy vehicle with live animals aboard, and any crash involving one raises concerns that go beyond damage to the vehicle itself.
What police have said
The road was partly closed while emergency crews worked at the scene, and traffic was able to resume in both directions from 19:30, according to SVT Nyheter.
Police stated on their website that there were no reports of personal injuries. They also said there was no information suggesting the horses had been hurt in the collision, SVT Nyheter reports.
No further details about the condition of the vehicles or the moose were given in the reporting.
A recurring hazard on Swedish roads
Moose collisions are a well-known danger on Swedish highways, particularly during autumn, when the animals are more active and more likely to wander onto carriageways. The E4 north of Älandsbro has seen this kind of disruption before.
Separate reporting from SVT Nyheter and Sundsvalls Tidning described another moose collision on the same stretch, at Antjärn, in which an ambulance struck a moose and the E4 was shut down. That earlier event underlines how frequently wildlife can bring traffic on this route to a halt.
For drivers, the practical takeaway is familiar but worth repeating: reduced speed and extra attention at dawn and dusk, when moose are hardest to spot, remain the main defences. For transport operators carrying livestock, the stakes are higher still.
What happens next will depend on any further updates from police or traffic authorities about the vehicles involved and the aftermath of the cleanup.