At least three killed in a bus crash in Norway

At least three people were killed in a bus accident in Norway, state media reported.

The accident occurred at approximately 1:30 local time (12:30 GMT) in the Hadsell region on the northwestern coast of the country.

The bus went off the road and ended up partly in Lake Asvatnit, according to public broadcaster NRK.

It is believed to have been carrying 58 people at the time of the accident.

The Norwegian Red Cross said on social media that it was sending teams to help with a “serious bus accident” on the E10 route.

There were reports of heavy snowfall and strong winds in the area.