Two Seriously Injured in Tractor Accident in Mäntyharju
Two young individuals were seriously injured on Thursday evening when a tractor veered off the road and overturned in Mäntyharju, South Savo. The accident occurred at the intersection of Virransalmentie and Haapakaskentie, where the tractor, coming from the direction of Mäntyharju, ended up in a ditch and rolled onto its side.
According to the Eastern Finland Police Department, both victims were trapped under the overturned tractor. The South Savo Rescue Department received the emergency alert at 20:03 and extricated the injured, who were then transported to hospital for treatment (Yle).
The police suspect the young person driving the tractor of endangering traffic safety and causing bodily injury. Investigations into the incident are ongoing (Iltalehti). No further details about the victims’ identities or condition have been released.