A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a truck in the center of Kongsberg.

The incident occurred at the intersection of Bonnevies gate and Dyrmyrgata.

Witnesses reported that the truck driver fled the scene immediately after the accident.

Police have labeled the situation as serious and are actively investigating the sequence of events.

They are utilizing drones to survey the accident site for more information.

Later, police stopped a truck, and the driver, a man in his 70s, admitted to being in the area.

His driver's license has been temporarily confiscated, and he is currently being questioned at the police station.