Mar 16 • 19:53 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Iltalehti

Video: Truck Caught Fire on Highway 7

A truck caught fire on Highway 7 in Porvoo, Finland, on Monday evening, but no injuries were reported.

On Monday evening, a truck caught fire while traveling on Highway 7 near Porvoo, Finland. The Finnish emergency services received a call about the vehicle fire at approximately 8:34 PM, indicating that the truck, which was carrying plastic waste, was engulfed in flames. Eyewitness footage captured the dramatic scene, showing vast amounts of smoke and flames coming from the vehicle as it was pulled over to the side of the road.

The emergency services, specifically the Eastern Uusimaa fire department, worked swiftly to extinguish the fire and assessed the situation at the scene. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, and the situation was controlled without any casualties. Police and fire services were present to manage traffic around the accident site, ensuring safety for other road users.

Despite the severity of the fire, the vehicle is said to be still in drivable condition after being extinguished. This incident highlights the potential dangers associated with transporting hazardous materials and the quick response of emergency services in mitigating what could have been a more dangerous scenario on a busy highway.

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