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Teenager suffers life-threatening injuries in snowmobile accident near Kiruna

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Key Points
  • A teenage boy suffered life-threatening injuries in a snowmobile accident north of Torneträsk near Kiruna.
  • The accident occurred around 21:40 on April 2, 2026, with the driver reportedly colliding with a stone.
  • The victim was airlifted to hospital by ambulance helicopter for emergency treatment.

A teenage boy was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a snowmobile accident north of Torneträsk, northwest of Kiruna, Sweden. According to Region Norrbotten, the incident occurred on Thursday night between Kiruna and Abisko, with police being informed around 21:30. Initial reports from Norrländska Socialdemokraten identified the snowmobile driver as Jonny Vikström, who reportedly collided with a stone.

Emergency services including ambulance and rescue teams were dispatched to the scene. The teenager was airlifted to hospital by ambulance helicopter for treatment of serious injuries sustained in the accident.

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