An estimated 16 people in the sea after the capsize – VG



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A boat or a canoe has sunk in Fredrikstad. An estimated 16 people will be in the water.

Emergency services are on their way after a report of a boat or canoe that has sunk off Lyngholmen in Fredrikstad.

Writes the eastern police on Twitter.

The “Horn Stayer” rescue boat is on its way to the site, reports the Rescue Company on Twitter. Rygge’s rescue helicopter is also in the air. The main rescue center is leading the operation, Svein Walle tells police.

– There are an estimated 16 people in the sea, reports Eric Willassen from HRS Sør to VG.

– Currently we know very little, but the rescue helicopter is minutes away, he continues.

The party is made up of about 20 people.

– We have control of about eight people. They are spread over a large area and it is not known if there is anyone in the water, Walle in the police tells VG.

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