Bus veers off road into ditch near Kehä I interchange in Kaarelantie, Helsinki

A bus veered off the road into a ditch near the Kehä I interchange in Kaarelantie, Helsinki, around midday today. Emergency services received the alert at 12:22 PM. Initial reports indicate that four individuals were aboard the bus, including the driver, with no immediate information suggesting injuries.

Currently, passengers are unable to exit the vehicle. Authorities stated, “Our primary focus is to ensure everyone is safely removed from the bus.” As a result of the incident, Kaarelantie is closed off to traffic, leading to delays that may last between half an hour to an hour.

The cause of the accident remains unclear, and it hasn’t been confirmed whether the bus was a local transit vehicle or a long-distance service. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.