In a dramatic incident on Friday afternoon, a canoe detached from a trailer and collided with a car on County Road 42 in Froland, Agder, Norway.

The accident resulted in two individuals being rushed to Arendal Hospital with serious injuries.

The road was temporarily closed as emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded to the scene.

Eyewitnesses reported that the canoe fell off the trailer while in motion, striking the vehicle and causing significant damage.

Traffic in the area is currently being manually directed as authorities work to clear the scene and investigate the cause of the accident.

This incident highlights the importance of securing loads properly to prevent such dangerous occurrences on the road.