Ferry drifts towards land in the Oslofjord – Latest news – news

27 May 2023 at 20:51 Ferry drifts towards shore in the Oslofjord At 21:34 HRS writes that they have had a tow attached to the ferry. – Still somewhat uncertain whether the tow will last, but the situation is somewhat better, they write on Twitter. An older ferry has had its engine stop and is drifting towards shore in Søndre Missingen outside Fredrikstad in Østfold, writes the South Norway Central Rescue Service on Twitter. They have sent a boat from the Red Cross, rescue boat, coast guard and rescue helicopter to the ferry. Two people will be on board the old boat, the message says. The rescue company themselves write on Twitter that they are on their way to the ferry. NTB is informed by the Southern Norway Rescue Center that it is a small ferry of around 24 metres, which was under tow. – We are now considering whether the two on board the ferry must be evacuated or not, says HRS to news. There is a lot of wind and waves in the area.



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