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Motorhome skids off Highway 3 in Lempäälä, traffic temporarily blocked

02.06.2026 20:00 1 min 3 sources
Tamperelainen FIN + 2 more
Motorhome skids off Highway 3 in Lempäälä, traffic temporarily blocked
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In Brief

On Tuesday afternoon, a motorhome lost control and left Highway 3 in Lempäälä for an unknown reason. The driver was taken to hospital, traffic was partially closed and fully restored by 16:45.

On Tuesday, 2 June 2026, after 15:00, a motorhome lost control and left Highway 3 (Valtatie 3) in Lempäälä, between the Lempäälä and Kulju interchanges, for an unknown reason. According to the Pirkanmaa rescue service, the vehicle began to swerve.

Six rescue units responded. The driver, the sole occupant, was examined by paramedics and taken to hospital for further checks.

Traffic towards Tampere was partially or fully closed, with a detour in place. The scene was cleared by 16:30, and both lanes reopened by 16:45.

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Motorhome veers off Highway 3 in Lempäälä, traffic briefly halted

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