Mar 16 β€’ 09:40 UTC πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Norway Aftenposten

Person hit by rockslide in Larvik – life-saving first aid ongoing

A person has been injured by a rockslide during a work-related accident in Larvik, Norway, and life-saving first aid is currently in progress.

In Larvik, Norway, a work-related accident involving a rockslide has occurred, resulting in one person being struck by falling stones. The incident was reported to the police shortly after 10:00 AM, prompting the response of emergency services. According to Inge Omli LandsrΓΈd, an operations leader at the SΓΈrΓΈst police district, both emergency units and an air ambulance were en route to assist the injured individual.

However, the air ambulance had to suspend its mission due to adverse weather conditions, as confirmed by police around 10:38 AM. Fortunately, the authorities indicated that there is no threat of further rockslides in the area. The police were actively managing the situation, and crucial life-saving first aid measures were being administered at the scene to ensure the welfare of the injured party.

This incident underscores the risks associated with construction and excavation work, particularly in areas prone to geological instability. The prompt response of emergency services highlights the importance of on-site safety protocols and the need for continuous monitoring of environmental conditions when undertaking such hazardous work activities in the region.

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