Hit and injured moose causes traffic jam on E6
A hit and injured moose is causing traffic disruptions on the E6 highway in Norway as authorities respond to the scene.
A moose that was hit by a vehicle and is currently injured has created significant traffic problems on the E6 highway at Dal intersection in Ullensaker, Norway. According to the police, the moose remains alive and is lying in the left lane heading south, leading to slow-moving traffic and delays. The incident was reported by operations leader Melissa Krag, indicating the situation may require immediate attention to ensure public safety.
Authorities including the police and the wildlife committee (viltnemnda) are responding to the scene to assess the condition of the moose and manage the traffic situation. The entry from the police log at 11:50 am highlights the urgency of the matter, as they aim to mitigate any further complications arising from the presence of the injured animal on the busy highway.
This incident sheds light on the potential dangers of wildlife encounters on highways in Norway, where such occurrences can lead to not only wildlife injuries but also significant traffic disruptions. The swift response by police and wildlife authorities may help alleviate both the situation for the injured moose and restore normal traffic flow.