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Bus Crash on Norway's E6 Near Lillehammer Injures 12

By Priya Sharma •

In brief

A bus with 30 passengers crashed into a guardrail on the E6 near Lillehammer, Norway on May 11. Twelve people sustained minor injuries, and the driver was hospitalized. The cause is under investigation.

  • - Location: Norway
  • - Category: Society
  • - Published: 2 hours ago
Bus Crash on Norway's E6 Near Lillehammer Injures 12

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A bus carrying 30 passengers crashed into a guardrail on the E6 highway near Lillehammer at approximately 08:00 local time on May 11. Emergency services, including ambulances and fire crews, responded quickly to the scene. Police confirmed that 12 people suffered minor injuries. There were no fatalities. The driver of the bus was taken to a hospital for observation. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation by authorities. The affected section of the E6 highway was closed for several hours to allow emergency crews to work and to investigate the scene. This incident happened on a major Norwegian highway. The E6 highway connects key regions in Norway. It is a primary route through eastern Norway. It passes near popular destinations like Lillehammer. Local traffic authorities advised drivers to avoid the area during the closure. They also advised drivers to seek alternate routes. The bus was not carrying schoolchildren according to initial reports. It was also not carrying tourists. All 12 injured passengers were treated at the scene. Some were treated in nearby hospitals. All injuries were minor. Police have not identified the bus company. Police have also not named the driver.

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Published: May 11, 2026

Tags: bus crashE6 NorwayLillehammer accidentNorway highwaytraffic incident Norway

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