On Friday afternoon, a severe car accident occurred on Road 9, between Muurame and Jyväskylä, where an elderly man driving a passenger car died on the spot. The accident first reported to the police at 1:54 PM involved the passenger car veering into oncoming traffic and colliding with a heavy truck and trailer coming from the opposite direction. The impact was grave, leading to the unfortunate fatality of the elderly driver,

No other passengers were present in the car at the time of the incident, and the driver of the truck was unharmed. Following the accident, local police and emergency services closed off the road near the accident site to conduct rescue operations and cleanup, ensuring safety for emergency responders. Police also directed traffic around the scene to alleviate congestion and ensure safe passage for vehicles.

Currently, authorities from the Central Finland Police are investigating the incident as a serious violation of traffic safety and are working to establish the cause of death. This tragic event highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety in Finland, particularly for elderly drivers, and underscores the importance of vigilant driving in hazardous conditions.