Several cars made by avalanches on E39 – TV 2

Several cars made by avalanches on E39 – TV 2

– We now have plowed our way through the slide. It is only a little bit that remains, said operations at Hordaland Police, Morten Kronen, TV 2.

The first car that was taken by the slide got windscreen shattered. The two people in this car came out and got laceration.

A geologist will examine landslide area on E39 in Romarheimsdalen Monday morning. The road will not be opened until the assessment has clarified that it is safe to go there.

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11 people involved

Eleven people, divided into four cars must have been involved in avalanches at Masfjorden tunnel in Hordaland.

Two people and a baby is sent to the doctor for check, while the other eight have come from the incident without injury .

Major mannsakaper had turned up to help dig out cars that were taken by landslide in Romarheimsdalen. Photo: Marit Hommedal / NTB scanpix

– A child has received minor injuries as a result of a broken window. The child received treatment by ambulance on site. It was fortunately healthcare on both sides of Masfjorden tunnel, says operations crown.

Large landslide hazard

The police send away some personnel due danger of avalanches, but there are still some left at rasstedet.

– There are certainly still landslides on the spot, says efforts leader Ivar Kvant TV 2.

MOUNTAIN SIDE: This slide took several cars in Romarheimsdalen Sunday afternoon . Photo: Marit Hommedal / NTB scanpix

Rasa din went in Hordaland police clock 17.02. It soon became clear that four cars were taken of the landslide on the south side of Masfjorden tunnel in Hordaland. All emergency services came out. Included dog patrols, the Red Cross and the Air Ambulance, said Operations Officer.

Man feared long that more cars could be hidden in the snow.

– There is heavy snow and will take time to get through the slide, said crown.

Two feet deep

It was sought through the slide with the search rods, and the snow cleared away. Guard commander estimates that the slide is 40-50 meters in width, and about two meters high.

Several people who came to the place trying to dig out the cars while they waited for emergency services .

It is bad weather in the area with rain and high winds. 110 exchange Hordaland characterizes the slide as a major avalanche.

It was also requisitioned heavy vehicles with equipment and geologist.

Heavy traffic

E39 is the main thoroughfare on the west coast. There is heavy traffic on the road, especially Sunday which is the last day of winter in the Houston area.

Motorists are advised to drive E16 between Bergen and Sogn.