Bus Overturns on E6 in Norway: 11 Injured, Volunteers Smash Windows to Rescue Passengers

Bus Overturns on E6 in Norway: 11 Injured, Volunteers Smash Windows to Rescue Passengers

A bus carrying 34 people overturned on the E6 highway in Namsskogan, Trøndelag, leaving 11 passengers injured and prompting volunteers to break windows to free those trapped inside.

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A bus carrying 34 people overturned and landed on its side along the E6 highway in Namsskogan municipality, Trøndelag county, on Tuesday [215367]. Eleven passengers were taken to hospital following the crash [215367]. Police reported that while no one is seriously injured, several people sustained minor injuries [215369]. Volunteers at the scene used hammers to break into the bus and help those trapped inside [215367]. Emergency services, including fire crews and ambulances, responded to the crash and assisted the injured [215369][215367]. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation [215367].

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