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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Gothenburg Disrupted by Bridge and Power Outage

Published: 2024-06-21

On Thursday evening, Hisingsbron bridge in Gothenburg got stuck in an open position, halting all traffic.

Simultaneously, a major power outage struck Hisingen, leaving about 13,000 customers without electricity.

Västtrafik is investigating if these events are connected.

Power was restored to most residents by 11:20 PM, and traffic on Hisingsbron resumed by 11:30 PM.