The police are currently investigating a serious traffic accident that occurred on Highway Three on Saturday, which resulted in the immediate deaths of the driver and a passenger in a passenger car that collided with a Valio tank truck. The incident has drawn attention due to the police's ruling of endangering traffic safety and causing death. Following the accident, the passenger in the tank truck and trailer sustained minor injuries, indicating the severity of the crash.

Investigators have noted that the road conditions were particularly hazardous at the time of the accident. The temperature had risen rapidly throughout the day, leading to extremely slippery road surfaces not only at the accident site but across a wider area in Pirkanmaa. This raises concerns about traffic safety in rapidly changing weather conditions, especially in regions where such conditions can occur suddenly and without warning.

The investigation is ongoing, and new updates are expected as the police compile evidence and assess the broader implications of the accident on traffic regulations and safety measures. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by slippery roads and the importance of driver caution during variable weather conditions.