Van explosion scatters debris across Mellunkylä, police investigate cause

A van exploded in the early hours of Monday in the Mellunkylä district of Helsinki. Two people sustained injuries, including the van’s owner. Authorities suspect the explosion involved gas canisters stored inside the vehicle.

The incident occurred at approximately 00:20 at the junction of Untamalantie and Tuhkanummentie. Residents in nearby homes reported hearing a loud bang followed by a second, stronger explosion.