Lerum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lerum
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Lerum bus station
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 Lerum
Location in Västra Götaland
Lerum
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Västergötland |
| County | Västra Götaland County |
| Municipality | Lerum Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.27 km2 (5.51 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 16,855 |
| • Density | 1,181/km2 (3,060/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Lerum is a cool town in Sweden. It's located in Västra Götaland County. Lerum is also the main town of Lerum Municipality. In 2010, about 16,855 people called Lerum home. It's a place where you can find a mix of nature and town life.
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Discovering Lerum
Lerum is a lively town that's part of the Gothenburg commuter rail system. This means it's easy to travel to and from Gothenburg, a much larger city nearby. Many people who live in Lerum work or study in Gothenburg.
The beautiful Säveån river flows right through the Lerum area. About 5 kilometers (3 miles) of this river is part of the Säveåns Naturreservat nature reserve. Here, you can find old bridges from the 1700s. You can also spot many different animals and enjoy the lovely natural surroundings.
The Lerum Train Incident
Lerum was in the news around the world on November 16, 1987. This happened when two trains crashed near the local station. Sadly, 9 people passed away and 140 were hurt.
The accident happened because a control cable for the train tracks was connected wrong. This cable had been dug up by accident. When trains were finally allowed to pass, one train going to Gothenburg was sent onto the wrong track. Another train was coming the other way. This was due to a mistake in talking between the repair person and the traffic leader.
A trainmaster who was not working that day was on one of the trains. He heard the driver say something like, "Hell, now that's a crash." He quickly opened the side door and jumped out. The trains crashed while he was still in the air. Even though the train was going about 100 kilometers per hour (62 mph), he survived with only a broken foot.
The trains involved were Rc4 1292 and 1300. They were taken apart right there after the crash.
Schools in Lerum
Lerum has several schools for students of all ages. Here is a list of some of them:
- Torpskolan
- Rydsbergsskolan
- Aspenässkolan
- Lerums gymnasium
- Knappekullaskolan
- Almekärrsskolan
- Hulanskolan
Sports Clubs in Lerum
If you love sports, Lerum has many clubs to join! Here are some of the sports clubs located in Lerum:
- Lerums BK
- Lerums IS
- FBC Lerum
- Lerums Landhockey
Lerum's International Friends
Lerum has special connections with towns in other countries. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." They help people from different places learn about each other's cultures.
Twin Towns – Sister Cities
Lerum is twinned with:
Famous People from Lerum
Some well-known people have come from Lerum, including:
- Joel Berghult, who is a musician and a popular YouTuber.
- Anton Johansson, a comedian.
