Swedish Military Training Ground Accident Injures Seven

Seven people were injured in an accident at the Kråks military training ground near Karlsborg, Sweden, on Thursday, according to the Swedish Armed Forces.

Five of the injured were taken to intensive care, while two others suffered less serious injuries.

Emergency services, including police, firefighters and ambulances, were sent to the site after reports of an explosion at the training ground. One injured person was transported by helicopter.

The Swedish Armed Forces said those injured were military employees rather than conscripts.

Authorities are investigating the incident as a workplace accident. The exact cause of the accident had not been confirmed.