– It is an incredibly sad case. Six young people involved in a single accident like this here is tragic. The idea is primarily that things go well with those involved. That’s what section leader for investigations, Geir Willadsen, at the police in Fredrikstad says. Late on Thursday evening, a car collided with a stone support in a roundabout in Fredrikstad. Geir Willadsen, section head investigation, Fredrikstad police station. Photo: Tomas Berger / news According to witnesses, the car must have been traveling at such a high speed that it jumped tens of meters after the collision. The car was a total wreck. Six 16-year-olds were involved. Everyone was in the car, which is registered for five people, when the collision occurred. – The person who was described as critically injured is now out of danger, says Geir Willadsen. The person was flown by helicopter to Ullevål hospital on the night of Friday. A “gang of friends” The five other 16-year-olds have been transported to Østfold Hospital. None of them should have critical injuries, but bear the mark of being bruised. – A blood sample has been taken from the driver, and intoxication is suspected, says Geir Willadsen in the police. The police refer to those involved as a “gang of friends”, and that they must have a local affiliation. The car that has been used belongs to the household of the driver of the car, confirms Willadsen. – It’s probably not stolen. In addition to the large stone support made of granite, this stone was thrown 100 meters from the roundabout. Photo: Rahand Bazaz / news Want tips after the incident Both the accident team of the Norwegian Road Administration and the police have carried out several investigations at the scene. Now they want tips if anyone has filmed the accident. Operations leader Arve Hermansen tells of a severe collision in Fredrikstad late Thursday. Photo: Rahand Bazaz / news – Many cars have dashcams, and if someone has filmed the incident itself or the minutes immediately before, then it is desirable that you contact the police, says task leader Arve Hermansen. On Friday afternoon, the police say that they have not received any videos of the incident, but ask people to contact them if they have information in the case. When the police arrived at the scene of the accident on Friday evening, they quickly controlled five people who were injured. The sixth person had gone to a nearby residence for help, after first being reported as running from the scene. Published 03.10.2024, at 23.47 Updated 04.10.2024, at 14.11
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One critically and four seriously injured in a car accident in Fredrikstad – news Østfold – Local news, TV and radio
