Hazardous materials incident in downtown Tampere prompts emergency response

A hazardous materials incident occurred in downtown Tampere early Friday morning. Emergency services were alerted before 9 a.m. Reports indicate that the accident took place near the Takko factory. Several rescue units are present at the scene.

The local fire department has cordoned off Värjärinkuja as a precautionary measure. According to the Pirkanmaa fire department, the situation is ongoing and further information will be provided later. The cause of the incident is not yet known. Updates will follow as more details become available.