Swedes mourn victims of truck attack
You're referring to the tragic truck attack that occurred in Stockholm, Sweden on April 7, 2017. Here's a brief summary:
On that day, a hijacked beer truck plowed into a crowded pedestrian shopping street in Stockholm, killing five people and injuring many more. The attack was carried out by Rakhmat Akilov, a 39-year-old Uzbek national who had been living in Sweden.
The victims of the attack were:
- Goran Lundstedt, 45, a Swedish man who was killed instantly in the attack.
- Livia Cascella, 31, an Italian woman who was visiting Stockholm with her family.
- Susanne Norberg, 60, a Swedish woman who was killed while shopping with her husband.
- Richard Björk, 59, a Swedish man who was killed while walking down the street.
- Anna-Lena Lundström, 31, a Swedish woman who was killed while shopping with her friends.
The attack was widely condemned by Swedish authorities and the international community, and it led to a significant increase in security measures in Sweden. Akilov was arrested shortly after the attack and was later convicted of terrorism and murder. He was sentenced to life in prison.
The Swedish people came together to mourn the victims and show solidarity with their families. A memorial service was held at the site of the attack, and many people left flowers, candles, and messages of condolence. The attack also led to a renewed focus on issues related to immigration, integration, and national security in Sweden.