On Sunday evening, a vehicle was struck by a landslide while traveling on national road 13 in Suldal, located in northeastern Rogaland, Norway. The police received reports of the landslide, which resulted in material damage to the vehicle, and one person was taken to the hospital for examination despite no serious injuries being reported. Traffic on the road was halted in both directions as a precaution following the incident.

National road 13 serves as an alternate route to and from Haugesund, particularly significant after the recent closure of E 134 due to a large landslide in the Åkrafjorden area. The police operations leader, Roger Litlatun, highlighted the inconvenience caused by these road closures and mentioned that local traffic was affected significantly, requiring intervention from the authorities to manage the situation safely. In the aftermath of the landslide, a geologist has been alerted to assess the area for safety concerns regarding further potential rockslides.

Merete Vårvik Matre, along with her family, was among the drivers utilizing national road 13 following the E 134's closure. This incident underlines the ongoing challenges with road safety in the region, particularly in light of the extreme weather conditions that can lead to landslides. Authorities are now tasked with responding to and mitigating these risks to ensure safe passage for travelers in the area.