Around lunch time today, a helicopter from one of the oil platforms, on it's way back to the mainland suddenly exploded, and 13 people were missing.
One British, one Italian, the 11 others were all Norwegians. It happened just outside Bergen.
People living nearby heard and witnessed what was going on. Rescue teams arrived quickly, they have found 11 bodies so far.
It is many years since there has been an accident like this involving a helicopter here in Norway.
Most of us who live in Norway know someone working offshore.....
I passed the company building tonight, and they were flying the Norwegian flag at half mast after this tragic incident.
9 comments:
I saw Inna's post about it just a few minutes ago. So tragic.
Very sad news indeed.
I'm very sorry about Norway's tragic loss. I heard the news on the radio here and thought of you.
Oh gosh! I read about that earlier this afternoon.
I am so sorry about this unfortunate incident.
Sad news, Gunn...!
Really sad.
Dreadful news Gunn, life can be so harsh sometimes.
Oh, that is so sad. Condolences to all involved.
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