PETALING JAYA: A consular team has been dispatched to provide immediate assistance and support to Malaysian nationals affected by the bus accident in Norway, according to Wisma Putra.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry stated that the Malaysian Embassy in Stockholm is in constant communication with Norwegian authorities to gather more information about the incident.
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"The ministry is deeply concerned about the passenger bus accident that occurred near Lake Asvatnet, Norway, around 1.30pm on Thursday (Nov 26), amid severe weather conditions, including heavy snowfall and strong winds, which caused the bus to lose control and crash," said Wisma Putra in a media advisory on Friday (Dec 27).
Of the 58 passengers on board, three fatalities have been reported, and four individuals have sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment at Stokmarknes Hospital.
Despite weather hampering initial rescue efforts, Norwegian authorities have successfully evacuated all remaining passengers.
The ministry said reports indicate the passengers included foreign tourists from China, Singapore, India, Netherlands, Malaysia, South Sudan, France, and Ukraine.
"More information regarding the incident is expected to be released by the authorities on Friday (Dec 27)," it added.
