A serious single-vehicle crash occurred in Tornio, Finland during early Sunday morning. The accident happened near the Kromitie traffic circle in Finnish Lapland.
Emergency services reported finding car parts scattered throughout the roundabout. The driver sustained serious injuries in the crash. No other passengers were in the vehicle.
Police suspect the driver entered the traffic circle while traveling the wrong way on opposing lanes. The vehicle first struck traffic signs before continuing across Kromitie road and a bicycle path. It finally came to rest in a nearby field.
Authorities are investigating the incident as aggravated endangerment of traffic safety. They described the vehicle as a dark blue BMW SUV.
Police seek public tips about the vehicle's movements before the crash. Witnesses reported seeing the BMW traveling toward Tornio on opposing lanes of Perämerentie highway between 3:30-3:55 AM.
This wrong-way driving incident highlights ongoing traffic safety challenges in northern Finland's highway network. The remote location and timing likely reduced potential casualties.
Tips can be emailed to vihjeet.lappi@poliisi.fi or sent via WhatsApp to 050 415 5803. Callers can leave voice messages at 029 5 46 6259.