Mar 19 • 10:06 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway Aftenposten

E6 in Levanger reopens after accident

The E6 highway in Levanger, Norway, has reopened following an accident involving a truck that spilled hydraulic oil on the roadway but did not cause any injuries.

The E6 highway in Levanger, located between Skogn and Ronglan, has been reopened after an accident involving a truck that spilled a significant amount of hydraulic oil onto the roadway. The incident occurred Thursday morning, and emergency services reported no injuries, indicating that the truck collided with a bridge above the highway, resulting in part of the vehicle detaching and falling onto the road.

Authorities received the report of the accident shortly after 10:30 AM. Following an inspection by a contractor, it was found that the damage to the bridge does not pose any danger to traffic. As a precaution, police monitored the scene until emergency services confirmed it was safe to clear the area. The police provided updates through their log, mentioning that the emergency services had left the site shortly after noon.

The reopening of the E6 is a relief to local commuters who may have experienced delays due to the accident. Given the significance of the E6 as a major transport route in Norway, the swift action by emergency services likely helped minimize disruptions to traffic flow. The incident highlights the potential hazards associated with transport logistics, particularly when heavy vehicles are involved in accidents on critical highways.

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