E6 motorway in Stenungsund, Sweden was hit by a massive landslide in the middle of the night. Bengt Lagergren’s granddaughter had passed by just minutes before the incident. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured thanks to a driver who tried to prevent others from driving into the landslide. The closure of the motorway will have a significant impact on the logistics in Stenungsund and the nearby Tjörnbron bridge will experience increased traffic. Bengt Lagergren’s granddaughter was unharmed, but the incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers. The landslide is considered to be a rare event, similar to one that occurred in 2006. Geologists believe that the cause may be related to construction in the area and the movement of fill material. Western Sweden has a history of landslides due to the presence of clay and quick clay deposits. Although smaller landslides have occurred in recent years, the magnitude of this event was unexpected.
