1 killed in car-truck collision in Nurmes

One person was killed in a road accident at Nurmes in North Karelia region on Monday, the police said in a press release.

The accident took place at about noon when a truck collided with a private car on Joensuuntie near Hernelahti in Nurmes.

The driver, who was alone in the car died on the spot.

Vehicular movement on the road remained disrupted for about six hours following the accident.

The Police did not divulge detail about the deceased and the reason behind the accident.

The Accident Investigation Board and Police are investigating into the incident.