A serious traffic accident occurred on the E6 road in Tana, Finnmark, involving two personal vehicles. One child has been reported critically injured after the collision, while three adults sustained either minor injuries or were unharmed. The exact time of the accident remains unclear, but it was reported by the Finnmark police district at 5:14 PM on Friday. The accident took place south of Sirbma, near the border with Finland, and a Finnish ambulance arrived first at the scene.

The critically injured child, alongside one of the adults, was airlifted to the University Hospital of Northern Norway in Tromsø for urgent medical attention. According to operation leader Martin Marum, their condition is described as critical but stable. The other two individuals involved in the accident were transported to a hospital in Kirkenes. The police team on site indicated the road conditions were perilous due to extremely icy surfaces, with temperatures plunging to minus 23 degrees Celsius, contributing to the accident.

Investigation authorities from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration arrived later in the evening to perform a thorough investigation into the incident, which has resulted in the closure of E6 with traffic being diverted via Finland. The situation highlights the importance of road safety, particularly in adverse weather conditions that can lead to such tragic incidents, emphasizing the need for caution on icy roads.