The Levanger landslide, which took place on August 30th, was attributed to ground weakening caused by construction work on the terrain around Nesvatnet in Levanger, Norway. The project was intended to strengthen the ground to facilitate the construction of a new railway crossing. Unfortunately, the site experienced a landslide during this work, leading to the tragic death of one worker.

As a consequence of the landslide, significant infrastructure, including both the new and old E6 highway and a railway line, was lost. Following the disaster, a temporary E6 was established by November 5th to restore connectivity in the area. Bane Nor, the state railway company involved in the construction, emphasized that they are committed to thoroughly investigating the circumstances of the landslide to identify lessons learned and enhance safety protocols in the future.

Gunhild Hernes Synnestvedt, Bane Nor's Chief Compliance and Safety Officer, stressed that sharing findings from this serious incident is crucial for the engineering and construction sectors. The company aims to use this event as a learning opportunity to prevent future accidents and improve overall safety standards within the industry.