The police received a report at 08.41 that a person was involved in an accident with a lorry when she was roller-skiing south of Jørpeland.
– It appears to be a serious accident, and the person was transported to Stavanger University Hospital by air ambulance, says police attorney Sveinung Andersen in a press release.
On Thursday afternoon, forensic technicians are at the scene of the accident.
Photo: Sindre Kirkaas Normann / NRK
Driver’s license revoked
According to the police, a person’s driver’s license has been revoked.
– We have also taken a blood sample from him, and he has been charged in the case, says Andersen.
The sequence of events is currently unknown to the police. The police are currently interviewing witnesses, and crime scene technicians are at the scene of the accident. They will work there throughout the day, according to the police.
The road is closed after an accident in the Botsheitunnelen on Jørpeland.
Photo: Even Barka / NRK
The accident happened in the Botsheitunnelen, and there is a detour sign at the scene. The road may be closed for a long time to come. There is a detour via county road 4638 Kvalvågveien from Botne and Lysefjordbrua.
Traffic chaos on site
Just before half past two, Vegtrafikksentralen states that it will take approximately two hours before they can open the site.
– There is quite a lot of traffic in the area. The bypass is not intended for either heavy transport or motorhomes, and there is probably quite a bit of traffic chaos in the bends and corners down there, says John Andreas Omdal of the Swedish Traffic Agency.
They are warning large vehicles against using the bypass.
The accident is on the way to the Preikestolen car park from the Sandnes side.
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