Car Drives Down Oslo Staircase; Cyclist Injured During Recovery

Emergency services responded to a bizarre incident in Oslo on Saturday afternoon when a car was found lodged partway down a staircase at Vulkan. Police reported the car was "possibly having driven down a staircase." The driver's actions suggest they may have mistaken the stairs for a road, according to initial assessments.

The unusual situation required a significant response, with three police cars, an ambulance, and two fire trucks on the scene. Fortunately, the driver of the car escaped serious injury. However, the incident did result in some material damage to both the vehicle and the staircase itself.

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It seems the driver thought it was a road, but then was on their way down the stairs.

Adding to the disruption, a cyclist sustained minor injuries nearby. The cyclist was reportedly blinded by the sun and subsequently rode into a winch cable that was being used by emergency personnel to recover the car. Despite the collision, the cyclist's injuries were described as light.

This particular staircase has a history of causing trouble for drivers. In 2016, another motorist became stuck after attempting a similar shortcut. The incident also brings to mind a more high-profile case from 2001, when Eli Hagen, wife of politician Carl I. Hagen, famously drove down the staircase in front of the Royal Palace.

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It went well, but there is some material damage to the car and the stairs. Unfortunately, a cyclist was blinded by the sun and rode into the cable when we were winching. Luckily, only minor injuries.