The rescue service has arrived at the scene and has cordoned off the area hundreds of meters in all directions around the accident site where the freight train is standing.

- It is important to stay away from the place.

There is a risk of suffocation as carbon dioxide pushes the oxygen away from the air, says Jim Lundström.

An important message has gone out to the public.

For more information listen to Swedish Radio P4 Norrbotten.

The text is updated when more information is available.