Houses are about to topple in Bø in Telemark – news Vestfold and Telemark – Local news, TV and radio

A house is about to topple in Breskelivegen in Bø. The emergency services are on the scene. Evacuation of neighboring houses in progress. A lot of rainfall and water from waterways must be the cause. Photo: Tipser Setter crisis staff The house is to be a two-storey dwelling with a basement, according to the police. There should be no people inside the house. The municipality has set up a crisis team, Siri Blichfeldt Dyrland tells news. A police helicopter is on its way to assist and to provide an overview. The Norwegian Road Administration is also on its way. Flooding in the Bø river In the area, the Bø river is about to overflow its banks in several places. This affects national highway 36 in several places. Åsgrav camping is partly flooded with several caravans partly under water. Photo: Per Kristian Refsnes On county road 3334 in Vreimsida, parts of the road have collapsed. Several caravans are partially under water at Beverøya camping. Camping guest Per Kristian Refsnes describes the situation as very bad. – Now we try to save what can be saved. The river on one side has washed over and logs are drifting past here. I am worried, says Refsnes. FLOODING: Beverøya camping in Bø is also completely flooded. Photo: Per Kristian Refsnes Closes bridge immediately A bridge over Eikavegen has collapsed. Yes, the bridge on Eikavegen has collapsed. Photo: Marta Kjøllesdal / Bø blad Due to heavy rainfall, the Juvsåa bridge in Eikavegen must be closed with immediate effect, reports the technical unit in Midt Telemark municipality. The municipality will return with more information later. Published 22/07/2024, at 15.33 Updated 22.07.2024, at 16.25



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