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Friday, November 22, 2024

Tragic Fall at Sandvika Parking Garage

Published: 2024-09-23

A tragic accident occurred at Sandvika Storsenter in Bærum when a car fell from the fourth floor of a parking garage, resulting in the death of the driver, a man in his 60s.

The incident happened on Monday evening, and emergency services were quick to respond, but despite their efforts, the man's life could not be saved.

The driver was alone in the vehicle, and his family, who were present at the scene, witnessed the accident.

The car landed near the entrance of the shopping center, causing significant damage to the building's structure.

The area has been cordoned off for safety reasons, and the shopping center was closed for the remainder of the evening.

Police are treating the incident as an accident and are conducting technical investigations to determine the cause.

Witnesses described hearing a loud crash, initially mistaking it for an explosion, which led to panic and confusion among shoppers.