Krylbo

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Krylbo is a a part of the town Avesta, Sweden in Avesta Municipality, Dalarna County.

Krylbo is mostly known for being an important railway hub called Avesta-Krylbo. On July 19, 1941, a German train of five cars transporting ammunition exploded while standing at the Krylbo railway station. 24 people were hurt. It is unknown whether it was an accident or sabotage.