28 Jul 2017 | 07:51 PM UTC
Finland: Police confirm one death from car accident in Helsinki /update 1
Police officials confirm one person was killed and four injured after a drunk driver drove into a crowd in Helsinki; no indication of terrorism
Event
Helsinki police confirmed that a Finnish citizen was killed and four other people suffered minor injuries after a car drove into a crowd on Friday, July 28. According to the police, the driver of the car was intoxicated and the incident appears to have been accidental; there is no indication of terrorism. The situation surrounding the accident site has normalized and surrounding roads have reopened.
Context
An investigation into the accident is ongoing. The incident occurred at the intersection of Lönnrotinkadun and Annankadun.
Advice
Individuals in Helsinki are advised to monitor the situation and obey all instructions issued by the local authorities.
