Child Struck by Car in Skien While Riding Bicycle After School
A school-age child was hit by a vehicle in Skien and was found trapped beneath it before being rescued and taken to hospital.
At 14:15 on Tuesday, authorities were alerted to a collision in Skien where an elementary-age child was struck by a car. The driver, identified as a woman in her 80s, caused the vehicle to pass over the child, who ended up trapped beneath it. Police and emergency crews arrived quickly, freeing the child who stayed alert and was then taken by ambulance to a hospital for further assessment.
The incident occurred shortly after school dismissal, and the child is believed to have been riding a bicycle home. Several teachers were on site to assist, while investigators from the Sør-Øst police district began gathering evidence to understand the circumstances of the accident. The road has been closed while the investigation continues.
Why it matters
A local child was injured in a traffic accident, highlighting road safety concerns for schoolchildren.
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