Police responded to a traffic accident in Grimstad, Norway. The incident involved a car and a horse. Authorities remain uncertain whether a rider was present during the collision.
When officers arrived at the scene, the horse had already left the area. The driver of the car remained conscious and alert throughout the incident.
Operations manager Jarl Bernhard Nilsen confirmed the driver's condition in a statement. He said the driver appeared responsive and coherent after the unusual collision.
Grimstad is a coastal municipality in southern Norway known for its summer tourism. The region features mixed rural and urban areas where such unusual traffic incidents occasionally occur.
This type of accident highlights the challenges of shared road usage in Norwegian countryside areas. Local authorities typically investigate such incidents to determine responsibility and prevent future occurrences.