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At least three people have died in a bus crash in Norway, police say. <\/p>\n
The accident happened at around 13:30 local time (12:30GMT) in the Hadsel district on the country’s north-western coast.<\/p>\n
The bus came off the road and ended up partially in the \u00c5svatnet lake, the authorities said in a press release. <\/p>\n
It is thought to have been carrying 58 people at the time of the crash – many of whom, police say, are foreign nationals. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
As well as the fatalities, police said four people had been seriously injured. <\/p>\n
Three people have been taken to Stokmarknes Hospital by rescue helicopter, while other passengers have been taken to a nearby school. <\/p>\n
Everyone has now been removed from the vehicle, according to local media.<\/p>\n
The Norwegian Red Cross said on social media that it was sending teams to help with a “serious bus accident” on the E10 road.<\/p>\n
Fire, ambulance and police teams have also been working at the scene.<\/p>\n
There have been reports of heavy snowdrifts and strong winds in the area.<\/p>\n
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr St\u00f8re said the crash was “a very serious situation” and that his thoughts were with everyone affected. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n