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Leisure Boat Fire and Sinking Injures One in Haugesund

By Magnus Olsen •

In brief

A leisure boat caught fire and sank at Svinholmen in Haugesund. One person was reported injured, an explosion was reported, and diesel and oil were leaking from the boat, police said.

  • - Location: Norway
  • - Category: Breaking News
  • - Published: 1 hour ago
Leisure Boat Fire and Sinking Injures One in Haugesund

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A leisure boat caught fire and sank at Svinholmen in Haugesund, in Sør-Vest Politidistrikt, and one person was reported injured, police said.

An explosion was reported, and emergency services were on their way, according to Politiet.

Only one person was at the scene, and he will be examined by health services, police said.

Some diesel and oil were leaking from the boat.

Who is affected

  • en person: reported injured.

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Published: October 28, 2026

Tags: Haugesund boat fireSvinholmenSør-Vest Politidistriktleisure boat sinkingNorway police

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