Serious Traffic Accident on Highway 66 in Virrat Involves Car and Lorry
A serious traffic accident has occurred on Highway 66 in Virrat, involving a passenger car and a lorry. The collision took place on Liedenpohja Road, approximately 10–20 kilometers from the center of Virrat, leading to a complete closure of the road at the accident site.
The Pirkanmaa Rescue Department received the accident alert shortly after 11:00 on Friday, and rescue operations are currently underway (Yle). According to the Police Department of Central Finland, both rescue and clearance efforts are in progress, with traffic fully blocked in the area (Ilta-Sanomat, Iltalehti).
Authorities have not yet released further details about the cause of the accident or the condition of those involved. The situation remains under active management by emergency services.