Police suspect a conscript from Kainuu Brigade caused a head-on collision in Puolanga, Finland. The accident involved a civilian passenger car and a military van. Both vehicles crashed on a straight road section near Paltamo with a 100 km/h speed limit. The military van carried two conscripts aged around 20. The civilian car had only a driver, a man approximately 70 years old. Authorities believe the conscript's vehicle drifted into the oncoming lane. Fatigue appears to be the primary cause of the accident. All three people involved sustained injuries. Emergency services transported two victims by helicopter for further treatment. One person went to hospital by ambulance. Initially, police suspected both drivers because injuries prevented immediate questioning. Investigators now focus solely on the conscript driving the military vehicle. He faces suspicions of serious traffic endangerment and aggravated assault. The preliminary investigation continues with witness interviews and technical analysis. Finnish conscription requires all men to complete military service, creating regular road traffic involving trainees. This accident highlights the risks when tired drivers operate vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Breaking NewsMilitary Trainee Suspected in Puolanga Traffic Accident Due to Fatigue
A Finnish military trainee is suspected of causing a serious head-on collision near Paltamo due to fatigue. All three people involved were injured, with two requiring helicopter transport to hospital. The conscript now faces charges of serious traffic endangerment and aggravated assault.
