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Mystery surrounds unexplained death of three Northvolt workers amid concerns of potential hazardous exposure

Thursday 11th 2024 on 22:12 in  
Sweden

Three workers have died under unexplained circumstances after their shifts at the Northvolt company. As of now, there has been no established link to the workplace, but certain observations have been made that the individuals may have moved within the same areas. These observations have not yet been analyzed and concern a very limited area.

Emails have been received from a researcher warning the police and Northvolt about potential hazardous substances the deceased may have been exposed to. The police are considering this tip and are constantly consulting with the National Board of Forensic Medicine.

The last routine autopsy on the third individual has recently been performed, and like the two previous ones, no apparent cause of death can be determined. Therefore, the police have asked for expanded chemical analyses to specifically look for chemicals used in the factory. However, the results from these analyses are not expected until the end of the summer.

Stories of poor workplace conditions at Northvolt have been circulating, with employees testifying about lax safety measures. Despite the heightened scrutiny and ongoing investigations, the cause of these unexplained deaths remains a mystery.