A tragic train derailment in Norway's northern region Thursday resulted in at least one fatality and left four others injured. The Arctic Circle Express, carrying 55 passengers, was en route from Trondheim to Bodoe, which lies above the Arctic Circle, when it veered off the track at a mountainside location.
Authorities suggest a rock slide may have triggered the derailment. A massive boulder reportedly slammed into one of the train carriages, as captured in images published by the VG newspaper. One passenger recounted the ordeal, stating that people had to evacuate through the train windows amid the chaos. The sudden stop "threw people around inside the carriages," leading to injuries and broken windows, Norwegian media reported.
The four injured individuals were swiftly transported to a nearby medical facility, but their conditions remain unknown. Unharmed passengers were escorted by bus to Mo i Rana, 140 miles from Bodoe. Another passenger described the emergency braking as "dramatic," recalling how they were thrown over another passenger, though they fortunately emerged unscathed except for some agitation. Videos and photographs have emerged showing the displaced train, highlighting the scale of the incident. The rail line's closure affected nearby roads, further complicating the recovery efforts in this remote, icy region. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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