Van driver dies in one of two crashes on Highway 12

A van driver died in a crash in Sastamala on Tuesday, while a separate collision occurred on the same road at around the same time, Yle reports. Police say the crashes were unrelated.

The van left the road at about 1pm on Highway 12, on Huittistentie. The driver died at the scene, and no one else was involved. Police are investigating the crash and determining the cause of death.

In the second crash, a car left the road on Highway 12, on Pirkanmaantie. Both people in the car were taken to hospital for checks. Police are investigating suspected endangerment of traffic safety and causing injury.

Police are investigating what led to both crashes. The road surface was dry at both locations, and the temperature was several degrees above zero.