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Seven Swedish soldiers wounded in explosion during training at Kråks shooting range
An explosion during a drill at Kråks shooting range near Karlsborg injured seven active-duty soldiers, five of whom remain in intensive care.
The blast occurred while personnel in their twenties and thirties were conducting a live-fire exercise. All seven casualties are employed by the Swedish Armed Forces, and one is reported as being in critical condition. Authorities have opened a police investigation and the Defence Ministry has launched a separate inquiry. No details have been released about the cause of the explosion.
Why it matters
The accident raises concerns about safety protocols in military training and triggers official investigations.
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explosionmilitary traininginjured soldiersintensive carepolice investigationSwedish Armed ForcesKråks shooting rangeKarlsborg
