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Friday, November 22, 2024

Teenager Hit by Car in Fredrikstad

Published: 2024-10-10

A teenage girl was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Fredrikstad on Thursday morning.

The incident occurred on County Road 22 near Sellebakk, as the girl was crossing a pedestrian crossing.

Emergency services were alerted by a passerby, and the girl was airlifted to Ullevål Hospital.

Police have confirmed that the driver and the vehicle were present at the scene when authorities arrived.

Traffic in both directions was halted following the accident.

The girl's current medical condition remains unclear, but she is reported to be severely injured.