The man is a native of Hadsel and next of kin have been notified, the police say. Another person has been sent to hospital in Stokmarknes. – The police are still at the scene and are carrying out their investigations. The accident team from the National Road Administration is on its way to the scene, writes operations manager Remi Johansen in a message. A total of two cars and a tractor were involved in the accident. The accident is said to have occurred in connection with an overtaking drive and was described as serious by the police. – We have a good understanding of the sequence of events, but we have a number of interviews and technical investigations to be carried out further, says Johansen. All emergency services responded to the accident. County road 82 was closed at the scene for well over an hour, but was later opened up for traffic diversion. The police first reported the accident at 3.20pm. Published 05/08/2024, at 17.57 Updated 05.08.2024, at 18.19
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Man in his 70s died in a traffic accident in Hadsel – news Nordland
