"It sounds very dramatic, but fortunately this person has not been harmed," said Thomas Agnevik, police spokesman.

The accident occurred on County Road 694 north of Hälleforsnäs in Flens Municipality, and for the time being, the road is completely closed and there are some queues at the site.

- We are on site and waiting for salvage workers. We expect the road to be closed in 15 minutes.

The police do not suspect any crime.