1 killed in lorry-car collision in Raahe

One person was killed in a road accident in Raahe, a municipality under North Ostrobothnia region on Saturday morning, police said in a press release.

The accident took place at about 5:30 a.m. when the trailer of a lorry coming from Vihanti skidded off and fell into the Anttilanperäntie road.

A private car coming from opposite direction at the same time collided with the lorry.

The car was damaged very badly in the collision and driver of the car, who was alone onboard died on the spot.

The police, however, did not divulge the identity of the deceased.

The reason behind the accident could not be known but police said that the road was very slippery at that time.

Police and the Accident Investigation Board are investigating into the accident to find out the reason behind it.