In Bamble, emergency services responded to a distressing incident where a person was pulled from the water after being discovered in a submerged vehicle. The individual was promptly given life-saving first aid on the shore before being airlifted to a hospital in Oslo. This situation unfolded as police were notified around 11:15 AM, triggering an immediate response from various rescue teams.

Divers conducted a thorough search in and around the submerged car but did not find any witnesses to the vehicle entering the water. There were, however, tire tracks noted by the fire department, indicating that the vehicle likely drove off the dock into the water. Police are still investigating whether anyone else may have been in the car at the time of the incident, as stated by operations leader Tom Richard Skuggedal.

The scene has seen a collaborative effort from local emergency services, including a rescue helicopter from the Main Rescue Central and divers from nearby Larvik and Skien. As the investigation continues, authorities are expanding their search to the dock edge and surrounding areas to gather more information and ensure the safety of potential additional victims. This incident highlights the urgency and risks associated with boating and driving near water bodies, especially in the local communities.