Bus driver released after Stockholm crash arrest

Police are still investigating the circumstances but said there is no reason to think the crash was intentional.

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Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident after a bus crashed into a bus stop queue on Valhallavägen street in the Swedish capital.

The Swedish Prosecution Authority said on Saturday there was "no reason" to keep the driver, who had been questioned by police, in custody but that "certain investigative measures remain".

The man had been arrested on suspicion of three counts of causing death and three of causing bodily harm. Police said there was no reason to think the incident was intentional.

Officials are still trying to establish the identities of the victims. The bus was not in service at the time and no passengers were on board, local media report.