A traffic accident involving two heavy vehicles closed Fylkesveg 47 Tittelsnesvegen south of Sveio center on Monday. Emergency services were alerted to the incident shortly before 13:00, leading to a complete closure of the road in both directions.
Collision Details and Emergency Response
Initial reports from Sør-Vest police district operations leader Merjem Adjemi indicated a collision between several heavy vehicles. Early accounts suggested that two tank trucks had been involved in a rear-end collision.
However, police incident leader Hans Christian Dahl later clarified that the accident involved one tank truck and one truck. Police remained on-site as of 16:16 to direct traffic, noting that it would grab time before the road could be reopened.
Injuries and Environmental Impact
Two individuals were involved in the crash, with one person in each vehicle. The driver of the truck was transported to the hospital, while the driver of the tank truck was not physically injured.
Johannes Sjurseike, general manager of Knapphus Energi—the company that owns the tank truck—confirmed that there was no leakage following the crash. Sjurseike described the event as “tough stuff,” noting that while there were no serious physical injuries to his driver, accidents on the road are never pleasant.
Traffic Diversions and Recovery
With the road closed in both directions, authorities have implemented diversions. Traffic is being routed primarily via E 39 between Haukås and Våg.
Smaller vehicles traveling from Sveio to Haugesund may use Paddevegen west toward Mølstrevåg, continuing via Gullvegen until they reach Fylkesveg 47 at Ekrene næringspark. Vehicle recovery services are currently on the way to clear the scene.
Depending on the complexity of the vehicle recovery, the road may remain closed for several more hours, though police continue to manage the flow of traffic on-site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which vehicles were involved in the accident?
The accident involved one tank truck belonging to Knapphus Energi and one truck.
Were there any injuries reported?
The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital. The driver of the tank truck was not physically injured.
What are the current detour options for drivers?
Primary diversion is on E 39 between Haukås and Våg. Smaller vehicles can use Paddevegen west toward Mølstrevåg and then Gullvegen to return to Fylkesveg 47 at Ekrene næringspark.
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