The driver of a passenger car died in a head-on collision with a lorry at Øksna in Elverum this afternoon. Operations leader Mariann Hjelm states that life-saving first aid was given at the scene, but life could not be saved. A lorry train heading south and a passenger car heading north collided head-on on national highway 3 near Øksna in Elverum this afternoon. According to the police, there are no other people involved than the two drivers. ØKSNA: Øksna is located approximately 15 km north of the center of Elverum. Illustration: news Unknown cause At the time of the collision it was about 0 degrees and light snow. The police inform news that the road may have been slippery at times, but cannot say whether this is the cause of the accident. – It is very early to say, we have to get back to that, says Hjelm. The road is closed National Highway 3 between Elverum and Rena is closed in both directions. Investigations will be carried out on site, and the road will therefore be closed for a few hours into the evening. Cars were first diverted over county road 235 on the east side of Glomma. Now this road is also closed because a wagon train is stuck and needs to be rescued. E6 Gudbrandsdalen is thus a bypass for everyone. ROAD CLOSED: Traffic was stopped in both directions after the traffic accident on highway 3 near Øksna in Elverum Photo: Bjørn Opsahl / news Challenging winter conditions – It is clear that three such serious accidents in three days make an impression, says Guttorm Tysnes, regional manager of the truck owners’ association. In particular, it can be difficult for those who have been involved in similar accidents in the past. DEMANDING FOR THE INDUSTRY: It makes an impression on professional drivers when serious accidents occur with heavy vehicles, says Tysnes Photo: Ola Bjørlo Strande / Ola Bjørlo Strande In general, winter driving can be challenging with a heavy car. The drivers encounter snow, slippery roads and other road users who have problems. This afternoon, Tysnes received information that it has been slippery in the center of Lillehammer and on the E6 Gudbrandsdalen. Tysnes encourages everyone to adjust their speed to the conditions and drive carefully. – It’s almost something you always say, but it’s extra important now. Concerned about the speed Section manager Asbjørn Stensrud in the National Road Administration states that salt was laid on the E6 Gudbrandsdalen from Vingrom to Rosten in Dovre this morning. Gravel was laid from Rosten to Dovrefjell. The driving conditions on this stretch still proved to be challenging, and salt was therefore also applied. Stensrud states that the E6 should now have satisfactory driving conditions. He nevertheless clarifies that there are large local differences and that the flow can develop throughout the evening. – We ask people to adjust their speed according to the conditions. We observe too much high speed, he concludes. VARIABLE DRIVING CONDITIONS: Stensrud asks road users to take into account that driving conditions may vary throughout the evening. Photo: Anne Næsheim / Anne Næsheim news has not yet succeeded in getting in touch with Lillehammer municipality.
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