Icy Road Not Salted Before Fatal Norway Crash
A fatal Norwegian crash occurred on an icy road that wasn't properly salted. Investigators found both the county and contractor knew about the dangerous conditions but failed to warn drivers. The accident reveals serious safety procedure gaps in winter road maintenance.
A concrete truck lost control on an icy Norwegian road last November. The vehicle skidded in a curve, spun around, and overturned onto a van. The van passenger died in the accident.
Norway's Accident Investigation Board has completed its investigation. They found both the county administration and the contractor knew the road was slippery before the crash. No warnings reached drivers though.
The road surface was covered with black ice, invisible to motorists. A technical fault with the salt spreader meant salting stopped 400 meters before the accident site.
The contractor lacked procedures for unexpected equipment failures. Better routines could have restarted salting faster, investigators stated.
This tragedy highlights how basic maintenance failures can have deadly consequences. The investigation reveals clear communication breakdowns between responsible parties that cost a life.