Bus Collision in Myllypuro; Driver Hit Stationary Bus at Stop

A bus driver in Helsinki crashed into the rear of another bus that was stopped at a bus stop, according to the Helsinki police. The incident occurred on Kehä I near Myllypuro on Saturday afternoon, August 15. The driver who rear-ended the stopped bus was traveling at approximately 40 kilometers per hour.

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The bus driver drove into the back of another bus that was stopped at the bus stop.

The collision resulted in significant traffic disruptions, closing Kehä I eastbound from Myllypuro for two hours. In total, about 30 people were on board the two buses. Eighteen individuals were taken to the hospital for treatment.

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The driver of the bus that drove into the back was driving at about 40 kilometers per hour.

Police reported that one of the injured is the driver of the bus that initiated the collision. Authorities have not yet been able to question him. He is preliminarily suspected of aggravated traffic safety endangerment. The investigation is ongoing and will include interviewing those involved, according to investigation leader, Detective Inspector Anssi Kauppinen.

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One of the injured is the driver of the bus that drove into the back. The police have not yet been able to hear him.