Feb 21 • 09:56 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway NRK

Police: Have interrogated several adults and youths after the sledding accident in Gjøvik

A tragic sledding accident in Gjøvik claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy, prompting police to interview witnesses.

On Friday, a 15-year-old boy lost his life in a sledding accident in Gjøvik, Norway. Authorities have initiated an investigation and are interviewing several witnesses present at the scene, including both adults and young individuals. Police attorney Julie Dalsveen reported that over a hundred students were present in the sledding area at the time of the incident, which occurred on a designated hill for sledding and recreational play.

Initial findings from the police investigation indicate that a group of ten youths were sledding together at the time of the accident. While the investigation is still in its early stages, authorities are gathering statements to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The community is likely to be affected by this incident, as it involves young lives and highlights safety concerns in recreational areas frequently used by children and teenagers.

The tragic loss has already started to generate conversations about safety protocols during winter activities in local schools and communities. As the police continue their investigations, it is expected that more information will come to light, and recommendations may arise to prevent such unfortunate incidents from occurring in the future. The impact on the families involved and the broader community will resonate as they process this tragedy.

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