A car skidded off the road Monday at a Highway 4 construction site near Joutsa. The incident occurred about two kilometers north of Leivonmäki in Central Finland.
Emergency services responded to the scene around 5 p.m. local time. Only the driver was in the vehicle during the accident.
Rescue officials confirmed the driver received medical attention at the scene. No serious injuries were reported from the single-vehicle incident.
The accident caused minimal disruption to traffic flow through the construction zone. Highway 4 serves as a major north-south transportation route through central Finland.
Road construction projects across Finland typically increase during summer months. This timing coincides with better weather conditions but also brings additional driving hazards in work zones.
What safety measures are in place for Finland's highway construction areas? Most major projects include clear signage, reduced speed limits, and lane markings to guide drivers through work zones safely.