A three-year-old child suffered injuries in Espoo on Friday morning when a driver struck the toddler in a parking area. Police received the accident report around 9:15 AM. Multiple patrol units responded to the scene.
The collision occurred in central Espoo, a major city in southern Finland. The child was standing in a parking area when the vehicle made contact. Authorities have not disclosed the extent of the child's injuries.
Police are investigating potential criminal charges including serious traffic endangerment and serious injury causation. The investigation remains in early stages, so officials cannot comment on specific details yet.
A police spokesperson said in a statement that they cannot provide detailed descriptions of the incident or individuals' actions while the preliminary investigation continues. All parties involved will be thoroughly examined.
Support services are being offered to those present at the scene. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety in residential parking areas across Finnish cities.
Parking area accidents involving children occur with concerning frequency in Nordic countries, where residential complexes often mix vehicle and pedestrian spaces. Finnish authorities have repeatedly called for improved safety measures in such areas.