Finland: Emergency services respond to pedestrian bridge collapse in Espoo, Helsinki, May 11

Event

Emergency services are responding to the collapse of a temporary pedestrian bridge in Espoo, Helsinki, May 11. Local authorities report 24 injuries, including several schoolchildren.

Roads in the area will likely remain closed for several hours, as response operations and investigations continue.

Advice

Avoid the area. Follow local security and travel instructions. Allow extra time for travel in Espoo while response operations continue.