One person was transported to Tynset Hospital following a truck accident in Folldal early Thursday morning. Emergency services received the accident report at 3:50 AM. The incident occurred in central Norway's Innlandet county.
Operations manager PÃ¥l Gjestvang from the local police district said in a statement that the extent of injuries remains unknown. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Folldal is a mountainous municipality in eastern Norway known for its mining history and outdoor recreation. Tynset Hospital serves as the primary medical facility for this rural region.
This accident highlights the challenges of mountain road safety in Norway's remote areas, where emergency response times can be longer than in urban centers. The early morning timing suggests darkness may have been a factor in the incident.
What caused the truck to crash? Authorities have not released details about potential causes while their investigation continues.