Drunk Driving Suspected After Airbag-Deploying Crash in Porsgrunn

Porsgrunn, Norway

Reported 18 hours ago(Dec 29, 2025, 10:55 PM)

Emergency services responding to traffic accident involving one car. Unknown if injuries occurred.

Analysis

A single-vehicle collision occurred in Porsgrunn when a car struck a curb, triggering airbag deployment. Emergency personnel examined the male driver in his 50s at the scene. Police later detained the driver on suspicion of drunk driving after a breathalyzer showed approximately 1.5‰ BAC. Authorities are investigating the incident as a suspected DUI case.

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PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Drunk Driving Suspected After Airbag-Deploying Crash in Porsgrunn
Emergency services responding to traffic accident involving one car. Unknown if injuries occurred.
Reported 18 hours ago(Dec 29, 2025, 10:55 PM)
PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Single-Vehicle Collision with Curb Impact in Porsgrunn
A male driver in his 50s received medical evaluation after colliding with a curb, resulting in airbag deployment. No immediate reports of serious injuries from the scene.
Reported 17 hours ago(Dec 29, 2025, 11:25 PM)
PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Suspected Drunk Driver Detained in Porsgrunn
Police detained a driver under suspicion of intoxication with BAC approximately 1.5 promille. Vehicle involved also struck road sign during incident.
Reported 17 hours ago(Dec 29, 2025, 11:42 PM)