Ammunition train derails in Sweden

The incident occurred due to heavy rain that hit the northern parts of Västernorrland, Swedish broadcaster SVT reported.

"(...) Near Örnsköldsvik, several carriages are currently lying on the side of the railway. According to the Swedish Transport Administration, it will take weeks to restore the railway," the report said.

According to the press secretary of the Swedish Transport Administration, Peter Jonsson, "there are ammunition and lithium batteries in one part of the train. "