Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a fatal traffic accident on Highway 83 outside Bollnäs that resulted in the deaths of two young women. The collision occurred under dense fog conditions when two vehicles collided head-on at high speed, with a third vehicle subsequently crashing into the wreckage. The incident has left the local community in mourning as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The deceased women were aged 20 and 25 respectively, traveling in the same vehicle as the arrested individuals. Six other young people sustained injuries in the accident, with two described as seriously injured. Police have confirmed that the arrested suspects include a woman in her 20s and a man in his 30s, both now facing charges of gross negligence in traffic, gross causing of bodily harm, and gross causing of another's death.
Authorities have clarified that neither of the detained individuals is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics at the time of the collision. The investigation continues as police work to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the tragic outcome on the fog-obscured highway between Bollnäs and Arbrå.
The local community has responded to the tragedy with organized support services and memorial events. The parish house in Bollnäs remained open on Sunday for those affected by the accident, while a memorial service was scheduled for Sunday evening at Bollnäs Church. Church representative Ingrid Augrell described the service as an opportunity for quiet reflection, sharing experiences, prayer, and music, emphasizing that "no one should have to be alone in what is difficult."

Oslo police have issued a stark warning to parents about the dangers of encrypted messaging applications on children's phones, stating there is "no reason" for minors to use such services. During a digital parenting meeting streamed online Sunday afternoon, authorities highlighted how platforms including Telegram, Signal, WhatsApp, and Zangi are being exploited by criminal networks to recruit young people for serious offenses.
Section leader Astri Johanne Holm of Oslo East's local police station emphasized that adults have been "too naive" about children's online activities. "Be interested in what your child is doing on social platforms," Holm advised parents. "There's no reason for a child or youth to walk around with an encrypted app on their phone." The warning comes amid growing concerns about criminal groups targeting vulnerable minors through digital channels.
Recent police operations have resulted in multiple arrests of underage individuals across Norway, with cases linked to criminal networks including Sweden's Foxtrot network. Authorities report that children as young as eleven are being recruited for criminal activities. Holm noted that while many people use encrypted apps legally to protect privacy, criminals exploit these platforms to avoid scrutiny from both police and parents.
The digital parenting event attracted significant public interest, with between 5,000 and 10,000 people following the broadcast across Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Discord platforms. During the session, parents submitted over 200 questions about monitoring children's online activity without violating their privacy. Police recommended maintaining open dialogue and curiosity about children's apps and interests as the best prevention strategy, while also implementing broader measures including collaboration with child protection services and schools.