According to police, at least three people have died in a bus accident in Norway.
The accident occurred around 1:30 p.m. local time (12:30 GMT) in the Hadsel district on the country’s northwest coast.
The bus left the road and landed partially in Lake Åsvatnet, authorities said in a press release.
It is believed there were 58 people on board at the time of the crash – many of whom were foreign nationals, according to police.
In addition to the fatalities, there were four people who were seriously injured, according to police.
Three people were taken to Stokmarknes Hospital by rescue helicopter, while other passengers were taken to a nearby school.
According to local media, everyone has now been removed from the vehicle.
The Norwegian Red Cross said on social media that it was sending teams to assist with a “serious bus accident” on the E10 road.
The fire brigade, ambulance and police were also on site.
There were reports of heavy snowdrifts and strong winds in the area, complicating rescue efforts.
Public broadcaster NRK reported that the bus was traveling from the town of Narvik to the Lofoten archipelago.
The mayor of the nearby Vågan district, Vidar Thom Benjaminsen, said a “crisis team” had been set up and a local hotel had been allocated for family members and as a reception center.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the crash was “a very serious situation” and his thoughts were with everyone affected.
