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The Finnish Police Union (SPJL) has strongly condemned the online targeting of a police officer involved in a controversial incident in Tuusula, where a 15-year-old moped rider was injured after being forced off the road by a patrol car. SPJL Chair Jonne Rinne emphasized the need to distinguish
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A baby was born on a VR Intercity train traveling from Helsinki to Vaasa on Tuesday evening. The birth occurred during the journey, marking an exceptional event for the rail operator. According to Ilta-Sanomat, the first outlet to report the incident, the parent and newborn were taken by ambulance
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Police are seeking witness observations of a blue 2003-model Ford Fiesta involved in a fatal crash in Oulu on the morning of August 6. The vehicle veered off Poikkimaantie near the intersection with Oritkarinkuja while traveling toward Oritkari, striking a tree at approximately 10:10 AM. The driver, a
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Train services in the capital region are experiencing disruptions on Wednesday morning due to a switch failure on the railway. The disruptions primarily affect trains K, I, and P, with deviations from normal schedules and some cancellations reported. Helsingin Seudun Liikenne (HSL) states that the fault was detected early in
Crime
The criminal charge against a taxi driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Helsinki’s Itäväylä in late June has been reduced from aggravated drunk driving to the basic form, according to police. The incident resulted in the deaths of two people, a man and a woman, both
Crime
An unusual and unauthorised announcement on an HSL commuter train on Monday afternoon left passengers bewildered after a voice declared the train was bound for Russia. The incident, which occurred on a U-line service departing from Espoo, has been confirmed as an act of vandalism by VR, the operator
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A person was injured on Tuesday morning after becoming trapped under a small loader in Vihti, the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department reports. The incident occurred at around 8:30 AM on Kaalitie (Ilta-Sanomat). Emergency medical services transported the injured individual for further treatment. The extent of their injuries has
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A police pursuit in Tuusula on Saturday evening has led to two separate preliminary investigations, public criticism, and corrections to initial reports about the incident. A 15-year-old moped rider was forced off the road by a police vehicle, resulting in injuries and raising questions about the legality, necessity,
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Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) has proposed raising the inspection fee for passengers traveling without a valid ticket from the current 100 euros to 130 euros. The increase is part of HSL’s preliminary operational and financial plan for 2027–2029, which aims to strengthen the deterrent effect of the fee
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A police operation in Tuusula on Saturday evening has drawn widespread attention and criticism after an unmarked police car rammed a fleeing moped rider off the road, causing the rider to fall and sustain injuries. The incident, captured on video and circulated widely, has prompted two separate preliminary investigations into
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A Finnair aircraft arriving from Lisbon on Sunday evening experienced a technical fault that caused a loud alarm to sound in the cabin as it taxied toward the gate at Helsinki Airport. The incident startled passengers, though Finnair has confirmed it posed no safety risk. Passenger Eliel Parpola, who was
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An Onnibus coach traveling from Turku to Helsinki was involved in a controversial incident on Sunday evening, when the driver overtook a queue of vehicles by driving on the shoulder of the Turku Highway near Veikkola. The maneuver, which occurred around 5:30 PM, has raised questions about road safety