"In a statement, police confirmed that three other people were injured, two of whom were brought to the hospital by ambulance for treatment. Police said they were investigating the incident as manslaughter, but added that "the cause of what happened is still unknown." "Police are for the moment not commenting on the number, gender or ages of the victims," the statement added. The cause of the crash was not clear, police said"
"Police spokesperson Nadya Norton told the AFP news agency that the bus driver has been arrested. "We need to question him, then we'll see if he's going to be released or detained," Norton said. What do we know about the bus crash in Stockholm? Police said officers were working with rescue and ambulance services at the crime scene, which has been cordoned off. A crisis center has also been opened at a nearby preschool to provide support to victims and witnesses, police added."
A double-decker bus crashed into a bus stop on Valhallavagen in Stockholm's Ostermalm district shortly after 3 p.m. local time. At least three people were killed and three others injured, two taken to hospital by ambulance. Police arrested the bus driver and are investigating the incident as manslaughter while stating the cause remains unknown. Rescue and ambulance services worked at a cordoned-off crime scene and a crisis center opened at a nearby preschool for victims and witnesses. The bus belonged to Transdev and was not in service, with no passengers on board other than the driver. Sweden's prime minister expressed condolences.
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