What should I do before calling recovery?
If you can still steer the car to a safe place, do so. Follow the Swedish Transport Administration’s motorway breakdown advice. Get away from the carriageway when possible. If there is a barrier and it is safe to get behind it, wait away from traffic. Never walk into traffic to inspect the fault.
When should I call 112?
Call 112 if the breakdown creates immediate danger, such as a blocked live lane putting people at risk, or someone needs urgent medical help. For an ordinary breakdown in a safe location, contact your insurer’s assistance service or a recovery driver.
How do I describe the location on Essingeleden?
Give the road name, the direction of travel and the nearest exit if you know it. Say whether the vehicle is in a live lane, on a slip road or clear of traffic. A map pin helps, but it seldom identifies the correct side of the road. See our guide to sharing your location or arrange towing in Stockholm once you are safe.