**At least three fatalities have been confirmed following a bus accident in Norway, with rescue operations facing difficulties due to harsh conditions.**
**Tragic Bus Accident Claims Lives in Norway's Hadsel District**
**Tragic Bus Accident Claims Lives in Norway's Hadsel District**
**Foreign nationals among victims as rescue efforts are hampered by severe weather**
The devastating bus crash in Norway's Hadsel district has left at least three people dead and several others injured, according to local authorities. The incident occurred around 13:30 local time (12:30 GMT), as the bus veered off the road and landed partially in Lake Åsvatnet. Reports indicate that the vehicle was transporting 58 passengers at the time, a significant number of whom are believed to be foreign nationals.
In addition to the confirmed fatalities, four individuals sustained serious injuries. Rescue helicopters have transported three injured persons to Stokmarknes Hospital, while the remaining passengers were taken to a local school for safekeeping. The Norwegian Red Cross announced on social media that they are dispatching teams in response to this serious bus accident on the E10 road.
Emergency services, including fire, ambulance, and police teams, are currently engaged in rescue operations at the scene. However, rescue efforts are being hindered by reports of heavy snow and strong winds in the region. Public broadcaster NRK revealed that the ill-fated bus was en route from Narvik to the scenic Lofoten archipelago at the time of the accident.
In light of this tragedy, Vidar Thom Benjaminsen, the mayor of the adjacent Vågan district, confirmed the establishment of a "crisis team" to address the unfolding situation, and a local hotel has been designated as a reception center for families affected by the incident. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre described the accident as "a very serious situation," extending his condolences and support to all impacted by this calamity.
In addition to the confirmed fatalities, four individuals sustained serious injuries. Rescue helicopters have transported three injured persons to Stokmarknes Hospital, while the remaining passengers were taken to a local school for safekeeping. The Norwegian Red Cross announced on social media that they are dispatching teams in response to this serious bus accident on the E10 road.
Emergency services, including fire, ambulance, and police teams, are currently engaged in rescue operations at the scene. However, rescue efforts are being hindered by reports of heavy snow and strong winds in the region. Public broadcaster NRK revealed that the ill-fated bus was en route from Narvik to the scenic Lofoten archipelago at the time of the accident.
In light of this tragedy, Vidar Thom Benjaminsen, the mayor of the adjacent Vågan district, confirmed the establishment of a "crisis team" to address the unfolding situation, and a local hotel has been designated as a reception center for families affected by the incident. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre described the accident as "a very serious situation," extending his condolences and support to all impacted by this calamity.
