Feb 17 • 12:26 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Ilta-Sanomat

Car crashed into a pole - one hospitalized

A car accident occurred near Ahjontie and Lahti motorway in Finland, resulting in one person being hospitalized due to injuries.

A car accident took place on Tuesday afternoon around 1 PM near the intersection of Ahjontie and the Lahti motorway in Finland, where a vehicle crashed into a bridge pole. The incident involved only the driver, who sustained injuries from the collision. Fire department official Olli Paavola reported that rescuers had to extricate the injured driver from the car before transporting them to the hospital via ambulance.

As of now, the cause of the accident remains unknown, and there were no other passengers in the car during the crash. Fortunately, the accident did not cause any significant traffic congestion in the area, allowing other vehicles to continue moving without delay. The incident highlights the risks of driving, particularly near motorway intersections, where vehicle collisions can occur unexpectedly.

Authorities will likely investigate the circumstances leading to the crash to determine any potential factors contributing to the driver's loss of control of the vehicle. Increased awareness of road safety and adherence to traffic regulations are crucial to preventing similar incidents in the future, emphasizing the need for ongoing education and enforcement on the roads throughout Finland.

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