The prosecutor: The bus driver was not under the influence

On Thursday morning, the driver who drove the accident bus between Växjö and Alvesta was released after questioning and other investigation measures. While he was incarcerated, information about his past criminality became known.

According to Smålandsposten, the man must have been convicted of gross drunk driving in 2024 and also has several other traffic offenses in the register.

Now, prosecutor Tommy Sköld answers a question from DN that there is no indication that alcohol is a factor in the ongoing criminal investigation.

"Tests taken, not affected," writes the prosecutor in an email.

The man is still suspected of the same criminal classifications as when he was arrested - causing the death of another, causing bodily harm and negligence in traffic. A young man died in the serious accident and 46 people were injured.

The fact that the man was released is because the criminal suspicions were not strengthened during the interrogation, according to the prosecutor. But they have not weakened either. The investigation is ongoing in full force and prosecutor Tommy Sköld believes that it will take several months before a decision on possible prosecution can be made.

When asked if he was able to form a picture of the course of the accident through the measures that had already been taken, Tommy Sköld replies:

"We have a picture of the process, but not the cause."

The suspect denies all criminal charges.