Three-Car Collision on Highway 22 in Paltamo Causes Road Closure
Rescue operations are underway following a traffic accident involving three passenger cars in Paltamo, Kainuu. The collision occurred at the intersection of Highway 22 and the road leading to Manamansalo shortly before 3:00 PM on Sunday afternoon (Yle).
The Kainuu Rescue Department confirmed that Highway 22, which connects Kajaani and Oulu, has been closed at the accident site due to the incident. Iltalehti reports that the first emergency call regarding the medium-sized accident was received at 14:28 (Iltalehti).
Authorities are on the scene, though further details about injuries or the cause of the collision have not yet been released. The Kainuu Rescue Department has indicated that additional information will be provided later.
