Lit candles for the victims.
- There have been strong reactions in Narvik on what happened. Those who work in the hospital often have a large network of contacts. We have seen the full this weekend in a Narvik marked by deep sorrow, "said Mayor Karen Margrete Kuvaas NTB.
Open church
Church room in Narvik was opened on Friday when it became known that three of the victims were hospital employees from Narvik, who had been on, apb cash, the management meetings at the University Hospital of Troms as they perished in the mini bus the same day.
BACKGROUND: Car got throw and collided with bus
Inger Larsen (65), Tor Boye Eklund (56) and Wenche Astrid Hansen (44), all the memory during the service Sunday. It was also John Henry (56) and son Finn Lasse Henriksen (13) from Melbu, who also, apb cash, perished in the tragedy. Twin sister and his mother survived the accident.
- Our thoughts are also with a hard hit families and communities on Melbu. There are two communities that are hit hard now, "said Trond Laksaa NTB. He was a priest at Melbu before he became a chaplain in Narvik.
- DEEP PREG: Narvik Mayor Karen Margrete Kuvaas light candles for the victims. -, all points bulletin cash, The tragedy has put a deep mark on Narvik, "said the mayor. Photo: Jan-Morten Bjrnbakk / Scanpix
Tragic weekend
Together with the hospital chaplain Mark Drogseth he officiated during the Sunday service at Narvik Church. Here was performed a special prayer in which the two medical colleagues at Narvik hospital, Ole Edward Gabrielsen and John Martin Pedersen, read texts and lit candles. Gabrielsen also played "Amazing, wow powerlevel, Grace" in memory of their colleagues.
- This has been a special weekend. A tragic weekend where we all are affected by grief over the loss of five lives. Three of those in Moss has had a special service to help and care for others, is now suddenly ripped away. We have felt powerlessness, rage and anger for what happened. Lavangsdalen accident in the gray January day in 2011 is a Good Friday in many lives, "said Laksaa in his sermon.
Rumors and speculation
Laksaa commend the municipality for the comprehensive emergency work that was initiated after the accident, but is nonetheless critical of the name, residence and age were announced long before police freed in Troms names of the deceased.
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FIVE LIGHT: There were five lights were lit during the service in Narvik church Sunday to commemorate those killed in traffic accident in Lavangsdalen Friday. Photo: Jan-Morten Bjrnbakk / Scanpix
- It's a little sore that in such a situation should arise a great reputation flooding. Many speculated about who the victims were. In my opinion, one should either not say anything or give out the full identity of the victims in such situations, "said Laksaa.
Will follow up
Mayor Karen Margrete Kuvaas say, glad that the church has been open all weekend and provided a space for community. Throughout the weekend, experts from the municipality's psychosocial crisis team present for those who needed someone to talk to.
- The municipality's emergency team has done a great effort for the many who are affected by the tragedy. We know that there are hard times after the first shocking phase where it is difficult to comprehend what has happened. Therefore, the municipality is prepared to follow up all who need it also, over time, "said the mayor.
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