On Sunday afternoon, the police report two traffic accidents on the E18 in Stokke in Vestfold. A total of 15 cars are involved. Four people have been transported to the emergency department. One person is reported seriously injured. A total of 28 people are involved in the accidents. – In the northbound direction, 13 people, seven cars and a lorry are involved. In the southbound lane, 15 people and seven cars are involved, writes Sør-Öst police district on Twitter. One of the cars involved in the traffic accident. Photo: Philip Hofgaard / news The police first reported that there were three cars involved in a traffic accident in the northbound lane, and that it crashed in the southbound direction when they arrived at the scene. – The accidents are of a more extensive nature, the police write in an update on Twitter at 15:06. There was a lot of queue at the place. Photo: PRIVAT The northbound race has been opened in both lanes, the police report at 4.03pm. The southbound direction will open soon, they write. There will still be delays. – It is very smooth. We believe the cause of the accidents is freezing rain, says operations manager Øystein Eikedalen to news. It is being salted on site. The police received a report of the first accident at 2.31pm. Warns motorists Traffic operator at the Road Traffic Center for Vestfold and Telemark, Ole-Petter Ruud, warns motorists on their way home from the cabin. – People have to take it easy on the slippery path that can appear when they come down from the height. They have to be careful, he says to news. Ruud encourages motorists to slow down. – People must also ensure that they are well shod. Good winter tires are important.
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