Two young women were killed in a severe multi-vehicle collision on Route 83 in Bollnäs municipality, Hälsingland, on Saturday evening. The accident occurred around 10:30 PM when two vehicles collided head-on at high speed, followed by a third vehicle crashing into the wreckage seconds later. One of the vehicles caught fire following the impact, complicating rescue efforts at the scene.
Police confirmed that two women, aged 20 and 25, died from their injuries overnight. Their next of kin have been notified. According to Region Gävleborg's patient injury report, six additional people were injured in the crash, including two men with serious injuries and three men with minor injuries. All individuals involved were between 20 and 40 years old and were residents of Hälsingland.
Authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into the fatal accident. Police have seized the vehicles for technical examination and are interviewing witnesses. The accident scene was documented using drones to analyze skid marks and other evidence. Police press spokesperson Magnus Jansson Klarin told TT news agency that the exact cause of the collision remains unclear, though local reports indicated heavy fog at the location at the time of the incident.
The highway section was closed for several hours during rescue operations. Bollnäs municipality has activated its crisis support services, and the local parish hall remains open for relatives and others needing support following the tragedy. The community response reflects the local impact of an accident that has left multiple families grieving and several individuals hospitalized with varying degrees of injuries.
Swedish digital asset manager Virtune has launched what it claims is Europe's most cost-efficient Sui exchange-traded product (ETP) on Euronext Paris, marking another step in the company's expansion across European markets. The Virtune Sui ETP, with the ticker VRTU, provides investors with exposure to the Sui cryptocurrency through a regulated, physically backed investment vehicle. This launch comes as Virtune continues to build its position as one of the leading issuers of regulated crypto ETPs in Europe.
The new ETP features an industry-leading 0.95% annual management fee, making it the most cost-efficient Sui ETP available to European investors. Virtune plans to further expand the product's distribution by listing it on local German exchanges, including gettex and Tradegate, to improve accessibility for German investors. The company has established itself as a trusted provider in the digital asset space, serving over 150,000 investors since its launch just over two years ago.
Security and regulatory compliance remain central to Virtune's approach, with Coinbase serving as the crypto custodian for all of the company's ETPs. The underlying crypto assets are held in cold storage, providing institutional-grade security for investors. This infrastructure supports Virtune's commitment to offering European investors secure, transparent, and regulated access to digital asset markets through traditional investment channels.
Christopher Kock, CEO of Virtune, emphasized the company's mission to make innovative digital assets more accessible to investors. "We are excited to launch the most cost-efficient Sui ETP in Europe, reinforcing our mission to make innovative digital assets more accessible to investors," Kock stated. The launch strengthens Virtune's position as it manages more than $475 million in assets across its product offerings, continuing its growth trajectory in the European digital asset management landscape.