Two people died in an explosion at a hotel parking lot in Joroinen, Finland on Saturday. The incident occurred outside Hotel Joronjäljen in the small Finnish municipality.
Hotel owner Auvo Puurtinen received the tragic news with deep sadness. He described the situation as truly sorrowful in his comments about the accident.
Police confirmed the victims were not inside the hotel when the explosion happened. Authorities have not yet released detailed information about the deceased individuals.
Joroinen is a municipality of approximately 5,000 residents in Eastern Finland. The region is known for its lakes and rural landscape.
The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the cause of the explosion. Such incidents are rare in Finland's generally safe communities.
Local residents expressed shock at the tragedy occurring in their peaceful town. The community now faces the difficult task of processing this unexpected loss of life.