A bus veered off the road and fell into a lake in the Hadsel district, leading to multiple casualties amidst challenging weather conditions.
Tragic Bus Accident Claims Lives in Norway
Tragic Bus Accident Claims Lives in Norway
A devastating bus crash in Norway has left at least three dead while emergency responders rush to the scene.
At least three individuals have reportedly lost their lives following a tragic bus accident in Norway, as stated by local media outlets. The incident occurred around 1:30 PM local time (12:30 GMT) in the Hadsel district, situated on the northwestern coast of the country. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the bus, which was believed to be carrying 58 passengers, lost control and partially entered Åsvatnet lake, as per reports from the public broadcaster NRK.
The Norwegian Red Cross has announced via social media that they are deploying emergency teams to assist with this serious bus accident on the E10 road. Local authorities have also noted the presence of heavy snowdrifts and strong winds in the area at the time of the incident, which may have contributed to the accident. Emergency services continue to manage the situation as investigations into the cause of the crash are underway.
