Six people sustained minor injuries and a tram derailed following a severe collision with a taxi near Aker Brygge and the National Museum in central Oslo. Oslo Police reported the accident at 22:55 on Friday evening, October 17, after the vehicle and tram collided at the intersection of Dokkveien, Cort Adelers gate, and Munkedamsveien. Emergency services dispatched a large response to the scene, transporting six individuals to hospitals or emergency clinics for medical evaluation.
Emergency Response and Injuries at the Scene
Emergency crews treated individuals on the street following the impact. According to operational leader Vidar Pedersen, five people were inside the taxi at the time of the crash, and all remained conscious while receiving medical attention on the ground (Dagbladet). Incident commander Kristian Digranes confirmed that six people in total were sent to the hospital or emergency clinic with minor injuries (VG). The injured group comprised the five occupants of the car and the tram driver, while passengers on board the tram reportedly escaped physical injuries (Dagbladet). One taxipassenger, a 21-year-old man, recalled waking up on the ground before being loaded into an ambulance, with doctors later suspecting a concussion (VG). Two of the friends on the tram had a little pain in their necks (VG). One of the friends of Oliver Downham (23) had to help a person out of the car (VG).
Did You Know? Four of the passengers traveling inside the taxi were cousins accompanied by their driver when the tram collided with the side of their vehicle (VG, Dagbladet).
Tram derailment prompts transport diversions and delays
The impact caused the tram to derail, prompting Sporveien work crews to deploy to the site just before 23:30 to investigate the damaged vehicle (VG). Public transport provider Ruter implemented diversions for Tram Line 12 via Nationaltheatret, leaving the Ruseløkka, Aker Brygge, and Kontraskjæret stops unserved (adressa.no, Avisa Oslo). Line 15 also experienced delays due to the incident (Avisa Oslo). Police noted that because the crash occurred near an intersection with limited through traffic, motorists could navigate alternative routes around the cordoned-off area (VG, adressa.no). Buses were let past while the road remained closed early on Saturday night (adressa.no).
Investigation into the Cause of the Crash
Police have initiated witness interviews and secured video evidence from the intersection to determine the exact sequence of events (Avisa Oslo). Operational leader Vidar Pedersen stated that investigators are examining whether one of the involved parties drove through a red light at the signaled intersection, though responsibility remains undetermined (Avisa Oslo). Sporveien press spokesperson Tone S. Tuhus indicated that it remains uncertain when the intersection will fully reopen for normal traffic (Dagbladet). Emergency personnel are expected to remain at the accident site for an extended period to complete recovery work (VG). Police have not yet gained a full overview of the passengers on board the tram (VG).
Six people sustained minor injuries in the collision
How many people were injured in the collision?
Six people were classified with minor injuries and transported to hospitals or emergency clinics for treatment (VG). This total included all five occupants of the taxi and the tram driver (Dagbladet).
Which public transport routes were affected?
Ruter reported that Tram Line 12 was diverted via Nationaltheatret, bypassing the Ruseløkka, Aker Brygge, and Kontraskjæret stops, while Line 15 experienced delays (adressa.no, Avisa Oslo).
What caused the tram to derail?
Police stated that the derailment resulted from a heavy impact when the tram collided with a taxi in the signaled intersection of Dokkveien, Cort Adelers gate, and Munkedamsveien (Dagbladet). Authorities are reviewing video evidence to determine whether either party drove through a red light (Avisa Oslo).
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