According to the police, the driver was initially trapped in the car.

He could be released and taken by ambulance to the Central Hospital in Karlstad.

- The damage situation is unclear, says Mats Öhman, press spokesperson at the Bergslagen Police Region.

In addition to a dog that was taken care of on the spot, the driver was alone in the car at the time of the accident, according to police information.

The accident contributed to a major impact on traffic and the Swedish Transport Administration expects to be able to stop traffic completely again at 15:30.

Emergency services are on site.