At least three people were killed, and four others injured after a bus carrying foreign tourists went off the road and partially submerged in a lake near the Raftsundet Strait in Norway. The crash occurred in a region separating the Lofoten Archipelago from the mainland. Authorities confirmed that some passengers were from India, but it remains unclear whether any of them were killed or injured.
Details of the Incident
Police reported that 58 passengers were affected by the accident. The group included people from eight countries: France, India, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, South Sudan, and others. The Lofoten Archipelago is a popular tourist destination, especially in winter, due to the northern lights.
V/Raftsundet. Vær nå; mye vind #bussulykke pic.twitter.com/Tv7hX4lj00
— Mariam (@ScandinaviaWind) December 26, 2024
Rescue and Evacuation Efforts
Rescue teams evacuated some passengers to a local school. Additionally, three injured individuals were airlifted to a nearby hospital. Bad weather, including strong winds, complicated the rescue efforts, making the situation more challenging for the authorities.
Investigation Underway
Police have emphasized that their main priority is to treat the injured. They have also launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Authorities faced difficulties contacting the passengers’ relatives because the passenger list was incomplete and the number of nationalities involved made it more complicated.
Bus accident, ongoing rescue Norway. Norwegians and various nationalities onboard, so far unclear whether there are foreigners among the fatalities#Hadsel #Norway North #bussulykke #Rescue pic.twitter.com/deKDMDzshw
— Mariam (@ScandinaviaWind) December 26, 2024
