The roof of one of the shops in Lillänge shopping center in Östersund has fallen, writes SVT. There must have been several people both inside and outside the building when the roof collapsed.
Three people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
– It fell a meter from me so I just jumped, an employee tells SVT.
The shopping center has been evacuated and the area is cordoned off, say the police.
The picture shows the roof of the shopping center in Östersund.
Photo: Lukas Johansson / SVT
There must be a lot of snow inside the building. Rescue teams and avalanche dogs are searching there now.
Avalanche dogs are trained to find people in avalanches.
The dogs have made markings, but it is not known whether anyone is stuck in the snow masses. This is written by P4 Jämtland.
The Norwegian rescue team is assisting
A rescue helicopter from Ørland in Trøndelag has just landed in Östersund to assist. In the helicopter there is a rescue team from Trøndelag fire and rescue.
The rescue team from Trondheim will assist with USAR expertise. They are specialized in rescue in connection with building collapses, landslides and accidents involving heavy vehicles.