Mar 18 β€’ 22:25 UTC πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Norway Aftenposten

E6 closed at Sel in Gudbrandsdalen due to rockslide

The E6 highway is closed near Sel in Gudbrandsdalen following a rockslide, with traffic diverted to alternative routes until Thursday.

The E6 highway at Rosten, just north of Sel in Gudbrandsdalen, has been closed due to a rockslide that occurred late Wednesday evening. The closure affects traffic in both directions, with diversions directed via Østerdalen. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration reported the rockslide at approximately 11:17 PM, confirming that the road will remain shut until at least Thursday morning, during which time assessments are being conducted.

The authorities have indicated that no injuries were reported in relation to the incident. Per Solberg, the operations leader from the Innlandet police district, stated that they are considering deploying personnel to assist stranded vehicles, particularly heavy goods transport, that may need redirecting. This concern arises amid reports of damage to a truck hit by falling rocks, although the rockslide's extent remains narrow, reducing the immediate threat to other vehicles in the area.

Furthermore, traffic management efforts are underway, with the police and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration taking necessary precautions to ensure safety. A geologist is scheduled to assess the situation on-site to determine when it may be safe to reopen the E6, underscoring the challenges posed by natural events on critical transportation routes in Norway, particularly in locations susceptible to geological movements like Gudbrandsdalen.

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