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At least three killed following bus crash in Norway

Dozens of people are thought to have been caught up in the accident in the country's northwest.

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by BBC NEWS

World26 December 2024 - 18:42
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In Summary


  • The accident happened at around 13:30 local time (12:30GMT) in the Hadsel district on the country's north-western coast.
  • The bus came off the road and ended up partially in the Åsvatnet lake, according to public broadcaster NRK.

Several emergency service crews have been sent to the scene of the crash

At least three people have died in a bus crash in Norway, state media is reporting.

The accident happened at around 13:30 local time (12:30GMT) in the Hadsel district on the country's north-western coast.

The bus came off the road and ended up partially in the Åsvatnet lake, according to public broadcaster NRK.

It is thought to have been carrying 58 people at the time of the crash.

The Norwegian Red Cross said on social media that it was sending teams to help with a "serious bus accident" on the E10 road.

There have been reports of heavy snowdrifts and strong winds in the area.


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