Feb 12 • 02:40 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway VG

Three people attacked father and son after traffic incident on E6

A father and son were assaulted by three unknown individuals at their home in Siggerud, Norway, following a traffic altercation on the E6 highway.

On Thursday evening, a violent incident occurred in Siggerud when a man in his 30s and his father, in his 70s, were attacked by three unknown assailants. The attack was linked to a traffic dispute that took place earlier on the E6 highway in Oslo. The police reported that the assault escalated after the initial disagreement on the road, although the specifics of the dispute remain unclear. Both victims received medical attention on-site before being transported to Ålesund Hospital for further evaluation, with authorities currently stating that their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The police have initiated an investigation into the assault and conducted searches in the area, although no suspects have been apprehended at this time. The fact that the assailants fled the scene in a vehicle before the police's arrival presents a challenge for law enforcement in tracking down those responsible. The authorities are trying to ascertain how the attackers found the victims' residence and what exactly transpired during the traffic incident that led to the violent altercation.

This incident raises concerns about public safety and the escalation of road rage incidents into personal violence. It highlights an unfortunate trend where disagreements in traffic can lead to serious confrontations with significant consequences. Investigating such events is critical to preventing future occurrences and restoring a sense of security to the community, particularly in residential areas where such confrontations are less expected.

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