Rescue operation underway after high-speed boat collision near lesund

A high-speed collision between two boats near Nørvevika in Ålesund late Saturday night has triggered a multi-agency rescue operation involving 13 people, authorities confirmed on Sunday.
The incident occurred shortly before midnight on Saturday, 20 June 2026, when a boat carrying seven teenagers collided at high speed with another vessel in the waters off Nørvevika, a coastal area in Ålesund municipality, Møre og Romsdal county. Emergency services were alerted immediately, prompting the dispatch of the Redningsskøyta (rescue boat), the Kystvakten (Coast Guard), and a police vessel to the scene .
According to initial reports, all 13 individuals—seven on one boat and six on the other—were believed to be aboard at the time of the collision. Rescue teams are currently assessing the situation and coordinating further response efforts. The Norwegian Maritime Authority (HRS) confirmed that emergency services were notified and mobilized without delay .
Separate incidents in the region have also prompted emergency responses on Sunday morning. In Gloppen municipality, Vestland, a boat carrying two men capsized in a river overnight. One man managed to reach shore and alert authorities, while the second remains missing. A search operation involving rescue helicopters and air ambulances was launched at 03:43 on Sunday and was ongoing as of 06:47, according to police spokesperson Morten Rebnord .
In a separate incident in Ørsta, Møre og Romsdal, an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) plunged into a river. Search teams conducted a thorough search along the riverbanks on Sunday morning, but the operation was called off without success .
The Ålesund collision has raised concerns about maritime safety, particularly during late-night recreational activities. Authorities have not yet released details on the cause of the crash or the condition of those involved. Further updates are expected as rescue operations continue and investigations progress.
Coast Guard and police officials are urging boaters to exercise caution, especially in areas with high traffic or limited visibility. The Redningsskøyta and Kystvakten remain on standby as the situation in Ålesund develops.
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