Train hits hotel in Helsinki

Hicran
January 4, 2010

A near-empty commuter train crashed into a hotel in Helsinki’s main rail station early on Monday after its brakes failed, injuring one person.

The train was being moved without passengers when it crashed into the Holiday Inn hotel.

No major casualties were reported.

Local media reports, citing Finnish Railways, said one of three staff members on board sustained light arm injuries.

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