A young girl was struck by a car on Kaitaantie road in Espoo on Monday evening. Emergency services responded to the accident around 5 PM local time.
The child was transported to a hospital for medical treatment. Police confirmed the girl is receiving hospital care.
Authorities are investigating the driver for serious endangerment of traffic safety and aggravated negligent bodily harm. The criminal charges may change as the investigation progresses.
Espoo is Finland's second-largest city, located immediately west of Helsinki. The accident occurred during evening rush hour on a residential street.
Police have not released additional details about the circumstances leading to the collision. They continue to examine the causes of the accident.
Traffic accidents involving pedestrians remain a concern in Finnish urban areas, particularly during darker winter months when visibility decreases. This incident highlights ongoing road safety challenges in Nordic communities.
What caused the Espoo pedestrian accident? Police are working to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the child being struck by the vehicle.