Krylbo () is a part of the town

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. It was a market town until it merged with the city of Avesta in 1966. Krylbo is mostly known for being an important

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hub called Avesta-Krylbo. On July 19, 1941, a

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train of five cars transporting ammunition exploded while standing at the Krylbo railway station. 24 people were injured. Krylbo is the birthplace of legendary

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defenceman

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