On April 29, 2026, the Finnish Defence Forces released the findings of a safety investigation into a ground vehicle accident that occurred on April 16, 2025, in the Porin Regiment. A conscript serving in the regiment was seriously injured when a military truck turned sharply while moving away from the base, striking a maintenance worker who was clearing a camouflage net behind the vehicle. The investigation identified limited visibility around the truck’s blind spots and a lack of awareness of the risks associated with the maintenance location as key factors. Immediate first‑aid and specialist medical support were provided, and psychological care was offered to those affected. The report recommends that truck drivers perform a full inspection around their vehicles before departure and that basic training on working near vehicles be added to the curriculum. The Defence Forces plan to implement these recommendations from July 2026.
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