The accident at Sogn og Fjordane turned out to be fatal. Two women died who were hit on the sidewalk. The perpetrator of the incident was a 50-year-old driver who lost control of the vehicle. The incident took place on the road in Kjølsdalen between Nordfjordeid and Måløy in the municipality of Eid on Thursday evening.
The police do not provide explanations
An accident in Sogn og Fjordane took place on Thursday evening. Ok. 20:30 A 50-year-old man has lost control of the vehicle he was driving. As a result, he fell out of the road and found himself on the footpath. It was then that he hit two women. It is known that the driver is under indictment. It is not known, however, whether the charges will be brought against him based on the Highway Code or the Criminal Code.
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"The man has the status of an accused," admits Tormod Hvattum of Nordfjord Police. "I can't say anything more about it," he added in an interview with NTB.
Fatalities
The hit women were about 50 years old and the other 60 years old. As a result of the injuries suffered died on the spot. Perpetrator accident in Sogn og Fjordane he suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital where he is still staying. He could not be questioned immediately after the accident due to his health condition.
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"Today we will attempt to interrogate the accused," says Tormod Hvattum for the NTB.
An accident in Sogn og Fjordane
According to the police, after accident in Sogn og Fjordane the man was tested for the presence of alcohol in his blood. However, the results of these tests are not disclosed and it is not known whether the 50-year-old was driving his vehicle while under the influence under the influence of alcohol.
An accident in Sogn of Fjordane took place in Kjølsdalen between Nordfjordeid and Måløy. Two dead women were walking on the sidewalk, while the 50-year-old lost control of the car and ran into the victims. According to the information provided by Tormod Hvattum, there are no witnesses to the incident to provide additional explanations.
Work of technicians
Technicians from the Norwegian Road Administration immediately arrived at the scene. Their task was to verify the circumstances under which it happened accident in Sogn og Fjordane. Additionally, the mayor of the municipality of Eid - Alfred Bjørlo - has launched crisis management procedures.
- "Kjølsdalen is a small town with a population of 500-600 people," says the mayor for NTB - "An accident in Sogn og Fjordane will have a huge impact on the inhabitants. That is why a team of psychologists was delegated to support the closest relatives of the deceased women ”- he adds.