The accident happened around 6pm at the Håsken Grand Prix on 1 June. The 15-year-old from Biri was the driver of the go-kart. The race was a large event for children with over 200 participants and over 1,000 spectators. The incident leader in the South-East police district said when the accident happened that the deceased was walking around with the go-kart and the vehicle ran over him. The police: – Looks like a tragic accident On Friday, VG reports that the case has been fully investigated. – It has been concluded that two go-karts had a collision in a sharp left-hand turn, which resulted in one go-kart having a wheel lift and overturning, says police attorney Vilde Brenne Solli in the South-East police district to the newspaper. The police attorney emphasizes that minor collisions in go-kart races like this happen quite often. The police secured traces. Photo: Philip Hofgaard / news According to the police, the driver of the other go-kart was not injured. According to the Swedish Road Administration, both go-karts were in good technical condition before the race. The class in which the accident occurred is called X30. The top speed for such a go-kart is estimated at 100 km/h, but only on straight stretches. – There are no suspects or accused in the case. The incident appears as a tragic accident that had the worst possible outcome, says the police attorney to VG. Whether there will be a prosecution is up to the state attorney. Professional health personnel associated with the convention performed life-saving first aid when the police arrived at the go-kart track after the accident. There were also several ambulances, an air ambulance and an ambulance at the scene. Around 8 p.m. the boy was pronounced dead. Published 11.10.2024, at 16.09 Updated 11.10.2024, at 16.35
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Fatal go-kart accident in Andebu where 15-year-old died fully investigated – news Vestfold and Telemark – Local news, TV and radio
