The police are investigating whether the city was guilty of a crime for neglecting maintenance. The child is hospitalized, but his life is no longer in danger
A small child was stranded in the water in the neighboring town of Turku, Kaarina, on Friday morning.
The underpass tunnel had filled with plenty of water in Vyyryläinmäki. The child’s relative who arrived at the scene saved him from the water, after which he was taken to the hospital.
In addition to the police, first aid and the rescue service were called to the scene.
According to the police, the situation was serious, but the child’s life is no longer in danger.
The police have registered a criminal report on the matter. The police are investigating whether the law on the maintenance and cleanliness of the street and public areas has been violated in the case.
The police are investigating the related responsibilities and whether there is reason to suspect a crime in the matter. The name of the crime under investigation may still change as the investigation of the matter progresses.
The city does not comment on the case
Mayor Harri Virta will not comment on the case due to the criminal investigation. In the morning, Virta could not say whether there had been a similar flooding problem in the tunnel in question before. He also did not know if the water had already been removed from the tunnel.
According to Yle, the underpass tunnel is closed.
The city of Kaarina has warned students and parents of schools near the scene of the danger caused by snowmelt water in the afternoon with the Wilma message.
The news is updated.
