Police Investigate Possible Street Racing in Fatal Crash
Norwegian police are investigating whether street racing caused a fatal head-on collision that killed five people near Tromsø. Three victims were in their 50s and 60s, while one survivor suffered serious injuries. The crash occurred on the E8 highway in northern Norway early Sunday morning.
Five people died in a head-on collision on Norway's E8 highway early Sunday morning. The crash occurred at Hundbergan, about 16 kilometers outside Tromsø.
Police are now investigating whether street racing caused the deadly accident. Officers received information suggesting this possibility.
Jacob Bergh, a police prosecutor in Troms district, confirmed the investigation. He said police must examine all available information about the crash.
Three victims were in their 50s and 60s. A man and woman from Kaldfjord died at the scene. Kaldfjord is a small village near Tromsø in northern Norway.
A third passenger, another woman, suffered serious injuries. Rescue crews transported her to a hospital for treatment.
The collision happened around midnight on the E8 highway. This major road connects northern Norway with Finland and Sweden.
Street racing investigations remain rare in Norway. The country has strict traffic laws and harsh penalties for dangerous driving.
This tragic incident highlights the risks of aggressive driving on rural highways. Northern Norway's roads can be challenging even in good conditions.