A woman in her 70s has died following an accident in the Bømlafjord Tunnel, Norwegian authorities confirmed this afternoon. Police confirmed the next of kin have been notified. Another individual sustained critical injuries as a result of the incident and has been airlifted to Haukeland University Hospital for treatment. Details surrounding the cause of the accident remain unclear at this time, and investigations are ongoing. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene earlier today to respond to the collision. The Bømlafjord Tunnel is a major transportation route in the region, and the accident has caused significant disruption. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.