Feb 18 • 22:05 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Ilta-Sanomat

Severe accident in central Turku - car on its roof

A car overturned in central Turku after a collision between two vehicles, but neither the driver nor the dog inside was seriously injured.

A serious accident occurred on Wednesday in central Turku, Finland, at the intersection of Martinkatu and Itäinen Rantakatu, where a car ended up on its roof following a collision with another vehicle. The Varsinais-Suomi rescue service reported that the accident appears to have been caused by a crash between two cars, resulting in one overturning. Thankfully, there was only one person and a dog in the overturned vehicle at the time of the incident, and both escaped without serious injuries.

The local rescue service provided essential assistance at the scene and confirmed that despite the severity of the crash, the involved parties were remarkably spared from serious harm. The overturned car raised concerns among the public, highlighting the need for safe driving practices in busy urban areas, particularly in intersections where traffic tends to be more chaotic.

The police are currently investigating the causes of the accident, but there has been no further public information released by the Southwest Finland Police Department regarding the situation as of Wednesday evening. This incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of road traffic and the importance of adhering to safety regulations to minimize the risk of such accidents in the future.

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