The main rescue center informs news that a rescue operation is underway west of Bulandet in Western Norway. – A boat has capsized, we have an ongoing rescue operation with a lot of resources. The situation appears to be unclear, but serious, says Oddgeir Andersen in the Main Rescue Centre. to news. Three helicopters, a lifeboat, a Coast Guard ship and a diving boat have been sent to the scene. There may still be people on board the boat. It has not been confirmed how many people were in the boat when it happened. The armed forces are moving out The armed forces and the navy are moving out to the scene, they confirm to news. – We have received a mayday signal over the VHS connection. We are on our way to assist, says Marius Villanger, spokesperson for the Norwegian Armed Forces. We are talking about two fast-moving boats from the Coast Guard and the Norwegian Navy. – All ships are obliged to respond to mayday and that is what we do. Our ships are fast-moving and can be there quickly, says Torill Herland, spokesperson for the Norwegian Navy.
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