Finland train crash: Soldiers among several killed after collision with military truck

Three of the people killed in the Finland train accident were confirmed to be soldiers.

Finland crash — Passenger train near the railroad crossing is pictured after a crash in Raasepori, Southern Finland, October 26, 2017.Reuters

At least four people have been killed in a train collision in Finland on Thursday. Reports state that a train collided with a truck which was carrying soldiers.

According to reports, eight people have been severely injured in the incident which occurred 50 miles south of capital Helsinki.

Police said that an off-road troop-carrier was struck by the train at a level crossing near the southern town of Raseborg.

Reports state that three soldiers and a passenger on the train have been declared dead so far.

"Today I have received a heartbreaking message: three conscripts have died in an accident," General Jarmo Lindberg said in a statement.

Finland's defence minister said the day "had started with grim news" and added: "I feel grief."

"A passenger train from Karis to Hanko collided with a vehicle at the level crossing. There were several people injured," The spokesperson for Finnish rail, Reima Roisko, said.