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Caravan accident on E6 and camping fires in Norway

30.04.2026 10:13 3 min 7 sources
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Caravan accident on E6 and camping fires in Norway
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Accident on E6

On Monday, on the E6 between Anslymoen and Buktamoen in Målselv municipality, a caravan ended up in a ditch. According to police, the trailer detached from the hitch while driving. Only the caravan was damaged, no injuries. The owner arranged a tow truck independently; police will not investigate further.

Fire at Brumunddal campsite

On the night of April 24, a fire broke out at a campsite in Brumunddal. Witness Atle reported the fire to emergency services after noticing flames. Details of damage and casualties are not disclosed.

Caravan fire in Troms

On Sunday night in Ibestad, Troms, a caravan caught fire. A neighboring house was evacuated due to risk of fire spread. No injuries, the caravan was completely destroyed, and the house suffered external damage. The incident occurred in the Midt-Troms region.

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Caravan ends up in ditch on E6

27.04.2026 Fremover DAN

Caravan ends up in ditch on E6

27.04.2026 Nye Troms DAN

Caravan Ended Up in Ditch on E6 Highway

27.04.2026 Nordlys DAN

Fire at Camping Site in Brumunddal

24.04.2026 Ringsaker Blad DAN

Caravan fire in Troms leads to house evacuation

02.03.2026 adressa.no NOR

Caravan fire in Troms poses threat to neighboring house

02.03.2026 Nettavisen NOR

Caravan destroyed by fire in Troms

02.03.2026 Folkebladet NOR

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