Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks, famous for his cartoons mocking the Muslim prophet, Mohammad, has been killed in a car crash along with two police officers who were guarding him. Vilks had been living under police protection for 14 tears after his cartoons led to death threats against him.
Due to the long-standing threats against Vilks, as well as the deaths of two police officers, this incident is being carefully investigated.
The accident occurred today on a highway near the town of Markaryd in southern Sweden. According to initial reports, Vilks' vehicle somehow crossed the center divider and went onto the oncoming lane crashing into a truck. Both vehicles caught on fire. The truck driver was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
We are monitoring Swedish news reports for further details.
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