Mar 7 • 22:58 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway Aftenposten

One dead after accident in Ås. The police have not managed to identify him, but believe he is foreign.

A fatal accident occurred in Ås, Norway, involving two cars, one of which was registered abroad, leading to one death and critical injuries to others.

A serious car accident took place in Ås, Akershus, late Saturday night, resulting in the death of one occupant in a foreign-registered vehicle. The collision involved a total of six individuals across two cars, with emergency services arriving shortly after the incident was reported at 11:26 PM. The deceased has yet to be identified, and authorities are working to notify relatives, indicating that the individual is believed to be foreign nationals.

In the aftermath of the crash, two occupants from the other vehicle sustained critical injuries and were transported to Ullevål hospital, while another passenger did not suffer serious harm. The police have closed the road in both directions to facilitate their investigation and ensure public safety. As per protocol, authorities will also check whether the driver of the foreign car was under the influence at the time of the incident.

The local police are conducting a thorough investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the accident, emphasizing the importance of understanding the causes to prevent future occurrences. As they continue to work on identifying the deceased and managing the situation, local officials remain vigilant in their response to this tragic event.

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