Thrown off the road by heavy winds

Local newspaper Finnmark Dagblad reports that the handlers of musher Bernd Helmich were thrown in the ditch by road 93 when traveling between Suolovuopmi and Máze Saturday afternoon. The car and caravan was according to the newspaper caught by the heavy winds. There are not recorded any personal injuries.

The car blew completely off the road and twisted around (external link to the newspaper's site, article in Norwegian)

Updated 7.45 PM: 

Finnmarkslopet has been in contact with Bern Helmich’s handlers this evening, and the team explained the reason for the accident was extremely slippery roads, as well as a strong side wind “clasping” the caravan.

Spokesperson for the handlers, Kjetil, wants to thank all the other cars with handlers who stopped to help without hesitation. While they were waiting for the rescue team, one of the handlers of Helmich’s team was able to catch a ride to Levajok with a depot bag. One of the cars of handlers even stopped to serve hot coffee and offer their assistance. This was greatly appreciated!