Mar 9 • 19:24 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway VG

Car has driven 20 meters into a store in Kragerø

A car crashed about 20 meters into a grocery store in Kragerø, Norway, with no reported injuries to customers.

A grocery store in Kragerø, Norway, experienced a dramatic incident when a car drove approximately 20 meters inside the establishment. The police received notifications about the crash at 20:07, dispatching officers to the scene shortly after. The operation leader, Espen Reite, reported that several store shelves were overturned as emergency services began their investigation. At the time of the crash, there were few customers in the store, as corroborated by police reports.

Fortunately, officers confirmed that no customers sustained injuries during the incident. The priority for the police was to assess the damage and ensure safety in the vicinity. Eyewitnesses, including a customer named Vetle Sandåker, described the active presence of police and fire services at the scene, indicating the seriousness of the event as responders worked to manage the situation. They noted the chaos of blue lights and the assembly of emergency personnel, although none were directly involved in the accident.

Investigations are ongoing, with the police now interviewing the driver to understand the circumstances leading to the crash. The store, located just outside Kragerø's city center, is now shut down for further assessments. This incident raises concerns about vehicle safety in crowded areas and the need for measures to prevent such occurrences in the future, especially in locations frequented by the public.

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