At 23.42, the police were alerted that several people had been hit by a taxi in central Borlänge. When the police arrived at the scene, the atmosphere was upset.

A seriously injured

Initially, two people were judged to have received minor injuries, but it later emerged that two more people were injured. A person must have serious injuries.

Three people have been taken by ambulance to hospital.

May have had intent

The taxi driver remains at the scene and after the police have spoken to several witnesses, it appears that the driver can drive on the persons with meaning.

The driver has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.