The speedboat Tyrhaug and a boat collided off the coast between Aure and Smøla – news Møre og Romsdal – Local news, TV and radio

– Three people are said to have been injured in the collision. One of them is said to have been unconscious and suffered head injuries. this person has been transported to St. Olav’s hospital in Trondheim by helicopter, says Jørgen Molnes, head of operations in Møre and Romsdal police district. The speedboat Tyrhaug is said to be involved in the accident. The other will be the workboat “Frøy Loke”. – It is unknown who is to blame in the collision. One boat has damage to the hull, says Molnes. It is currently unclear whether any of the boats are taking in water. The speedboat Tyrhaug and “Frøy Loke” collided Photo: Marine Traffic – No sign of water intrusion The speedboat usually runs between Trondheim and Kristiansund. It has been canceled as a result of the accident. There were 31 passengers and a crew of five on board the speedboat. There were four people in the work boat. In a press release, Torghatten Midt confirms that the fast boat M/S Tyrhaug has collided with another vessel. – There are no signs of water ingress and we are now working to get an overview of the situation and look after the passengers and crew in the best possible way, they write. Several boats came to the city after the accident. Photo: Gro Beate Linvåg Aas Being taken ashore The main rescue center is coordinating the incident. – We have several resources on the way, and someone is already on site. All emergency data are in place. In addition, an air ambulance has been sent from Ålesund, a rescue helicopter from Ørland, and several civilian boats there, says Per Hognaland in HRS. The uninjured will be evacuated to Sandvika ferry wharf, he says. – They are taken over in nearby vessels. The boats that collided are still clinging to each other. We have not separated them from each other, says Hognaland. The police set up a reception unit at Sandvika. – Those who come ashore are examined by health personnel on site. In addition, we are working on organizing further transport. The municipality is involved in this, says Molnes in the police. The fire service is also on the scene. – They have a small boat that lies outside and observes, in case there is an oil spill, says Anja Lereng in the 110 central. The accident happened a few hundred meters from shore. VG was the first to report on the case.



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