Sweden Concludes Investigation into MV Estonia Sinking

Swedish prosecutors have decided not to reopen the investigation into the sinking of the ferry Estonia in 1994, despite ongoing controversy and competing theories about the cause of the disaster. The ferry, which was en route from Tallinn to Stockholm, went down in rough weather, resulting in the loss of 852 lives. The official explanation blames the sinking on the mechanical failure of the ship’s bow visor, but researchers and family members have proposed alternative theories, including the possibility of an explosion.

The official investigation concluded that the bow visor failed due to mechanical fatigue, but some experts have suggested that damage patterns on the scrapped bow visor indicate the possibility of an explosion. However, a joint report released in 2023 endorsed the original conclusion and Swedish prosecutors have declined to reopen the case, citing a lack of evidence for an alternative explanation. Lead prosecutor Karolina Wieslander stated that there is no indication of a collision or explosion, and no evidence to suspect that a crime was committed, leading to the decision to close the case.

Despite ongoing controversy and competing theories, Swedish prosecutors have decided not to reopen the investigation into the sinking of the ferry Estonia in 1994. The official explanation blames the disaster on the mechanical failure of the ship’s bow visor, but some experts have suggested the possibility of an explosion. However, prosecutors have declined to reopen the case, citing a lack of evidence for an alternative explanation.

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