On Monday, August 10, at 10.44 a.m., a Toyota Auris crashed through the main entrance of Boots Apotek at Lande senter in Sarpsborg, according to local reports. Before plowing into the pharmacy entrance, the vehicle struck several other cars on the outdoor parking lot. The driver, a woman in her 50s from Sarpsborg, sustained minor injuries and was transported to medical treatment by ambulance.
Investigation and Vehicle Inspections
Police have completed an interrogation of the female driver, who is charged with violating Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act and has had her driver’s license confiscated. According to Anders Solheim at Sarpsborg police station, the driver stated that the car suddenly drove by itself. Authorities seized the accident vehicle to conduct technical examinations and determine whether a technical failure occurred.
The vehicle has already undergone a review by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen). Solheim explains that the car is finished at the vegvesen and will next be examined by Toyota, though police remain awaiting the final results.
Did You Know? Five employees were working inside the pharmacy at the exact moment the car crashed through the entrance doors.
Impact on Employees and Customers
Five staff members were on duty inside the premises when the vehicle smashed into the building. A customer in his 50s from Sarpsborg was standing at the cash register when the car struck him, trapping his leg between the vehicle and the counter. The man sustained minor injuries and drove himself to the hospital for a checkup.
Investigators have already secured video surveillance footage from the accident, which provides a clear depiction of the sequence of events. Police are currently waiting for the injured customer’s medical records alongside the final technical reports before concluding the ongoing investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time did the crash occur?
The incident took place on Monday, August 10, at 10.44 a.m.
Who was involved in the collision?
A female driver in her 50s from Sarpsborg drove the car, and a male customer in his 50s sustained minor injuries when his leg was pinned against the counter.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The driver’s license has been confiscated and she faces charges under Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act. Police are awaiting final technical reports from Toyota and the medical records of the injured customer before wrapping up the case.
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