A Norwegian man in his 60s died following a snowmobile accident during an organized safari in Sälenfjällen near Lindvallen, Dalarna, on Tuesday. The incident, reported around 10 AM, involved the vehicle veering off in a sharp curve down a steep slope (or possibly into a tree/stream per varying reports), prompting a major emergency response and police investigation.
Incident details The alarm reached SOS Alarm just after 10 AM on Tuesday. The accident occurred during an organized snowmobile safari, where the man drove straight ahead in a sharp curve and plunged down a steep slope. Initial reports varied: some cited a crash into a tree or veering off a trail, rolling down a slope into a stream (SVT Nyheter, Mora tidning). The victim, a Norwegian in his 60s, was transported to hospital but succumbed to injuries, confirmed by police Tuesday evening around 9 PM. Emergency response Ambulance, police, rescue services, mountain rescue, and a helicopter responded. They departed the scene by 11:30 AM (SVT reporter). Nearby Riksväg 66 was temporarily closed but reopened. Relatives notified. Investigation Police launched a thorough probe into the cause; no further details released. Sources Coverage from SVT Nyheter, Dala-Demokraten, Mora tidning, Sydsvenskan, Aftonbladet, Falukuriren. Consistent on core facts despite early variations in fast-moving news.
