Traffic
A primary school-aged child was hit by a car near Töölöntori in central Helsinki on Monday afternoon, according to the Helsinki Police Command Center. The incident occurred at the intersection of Töölöntori Street and Döbelninkatu, as reported by an eyewitness to Iltalehti. The police received an emergency call about
Climate
Severe downpours on Sunday evening brought traffic in Vantaa to a standstill, with multiple underpasses and roads flooding, leaving vehicles stranded and forcing drivers to find alternative routes. The worst-affected areas included Koivukylä, Korso, and Leinelä, where water levels rose rapidly, disrupting both private and public transport. The storm
Traffic
A head-on collision between two passenger cars occurred on Highway 12 in Rauma, prompting a large-scale rescue operation and temporary road closures. The incident took place near the village of Lappi, according to MTV Uutiset. Ilta-Sanomat reports that the crash happened shortly before 4:00 AM near
Crime
A motocross motorcycle rider fled from police in Pattijoki during the night between Saturday and Sunday, driving at a significantly excessive speed in a populated area. The incident occurred on Marintie Road, where the rider evaded authorities while posing a risk to public safety. The Oulu Police Department is investigating
Traffic
Helsinki Police detained three individuals on Friday evening following a brief but dangerous car pursuit through the city. The incident began at approximately 8:30 PM in Malminkartano, where authorities received a report of a vehicle driving suspiciously, according to the Helsinki Police Command Center (Iltalehti). When officers attempted to
Traffic
A collision between two vehicles on Highway 65 in Ylöjärvi on Friday evening resulted in one critically injured passenger, according to the Pirkanmaa Rescue Department. The accident occurred around 18:50 when an overtaking vehicle struck the car it was attempting to pass while both were traveling in a queue
Crime
Police in Länsi-Uusimaa are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was struck by a car in Espoo’s Westend on Sunday evening, with the driver leaving the scene without providing assistance. The incident occurred at approximately 19:30 on Hietaniementie, near its intersection with Westendintie. According to police, the
Traffic
The Finnish Defence Forces imposed temporary restrictions on air and maritime traffic off the coast of Kotka early Friday morning due to a potential drone threat. The restricted area was activated at approximately 4:00 AM and lifted at 5:25 AM, according to Iltalehti. The Defence Forces stated on
Politics
The Finnish Government has submitted a Union communication to Parliament regarding the European Commission’s proposals for a Passenger Package, expressing broad support for its objectives while emphasising the need for proportionate regulation. The package, presented by the Commission on 13 May 2026, aims to simplify cross-border and multi-
Traffic
A medium-sized water traffic accident occurred on Friday afternoon when a 24-meter steamship struck the Suvantosilta Bridge in Joensuu. The incident took place on the Pielisjoki River, where the bridge crosses the waterway. The North Karelia Rescue Department received an alert about the accident at 15:21, and
Traffic
Häme Police are investigating a traffic accident on Highway 3 near Iittala in Hämeenlinna, where a passenger car overturned after an evasive maneuver during an overtaking attempt. The incident occurred on Wednesday, 8 July, at approximately 11:15. According to police, the driver of the passenger car was overtaking a
Traffic
A serious collision on Highway 5 in Alapitkä, Lapinlahti, last week left three people injured and prompted an ongoing police investigation into potential traffic safety violations. Meanwhile, authorities in Häme are seeking public assistance after a separate incident on Highway 3 involving a hit-and-run truck. Collision on Highway