Tragic Bus Accident in Norway Claims Lives of Three

Sat Apr 26 2025 07:44:34 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Tragic Bus Accident in Norway Claims Lives of Three

At least three fatalities reported in a serious bus crash involving many foreign nationals.


A bus crash in Norway resulted in at least three dead and several injured, drawing attention to the challenges of emergency response in harsh weather conditions.

The accident, which occurred on the E10 road in the Hadsel district, has left a solemn impact on the local community and beyond. At around 13:30 local time, a bus carrying 58 passengers skidded off the road, ending partially submerged in Åsvatnet lake. Among the passengers were many foreign nationals, prompting a swift emergency response from local authorities.

Reports indicate that four individuals sustained serious injuries, with three airlifted to Stokmarknes Hospital, while the remaining were safely transported to a nearby school. The Norwegian Red Cross promptly dispatched emergency teams to the scene, acknowledging the seriousness of the situation.

Response efforts have been hampered by adverse weather conditions, characterized by heavy snowdrifts and strong winds, complicating both rescue operations and transportation. Local public broadcaster NRK reported the bus was en route from Narvik to the Lofoten archipelago, a popular tourist destination.

In the wake of the tragedy, local officials have established a crisis team. The mayor of Vågan district, Vidar Thom Benjaminsen, mentioned that accommodations were arranged for the families of those affected, providing a reception center at a local hotel.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre expressed his condolences, labeling the incident "a very serious situation" and emphasizing solidarity with those impacted by the tragedy. Further investigations into the cause of the accident are likely as authorities continue their response efforts during this trying time.

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