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flag A van explosion outside a Finnish hotel killed two, injured one, and left another missing on November 1, 2025.

flag A van exploded outside Hotel Joronjälki in Joroinen, eastern Finland, on November 1, 2025, killing two people and injuring at least one, with another person missing. flag The blast, occurring around 12:30 p.m. in the hotel’s parking area, destroyed at least eight vehicles and damaged the building’s façade and windows. flag Authorities are investigating whether the explosion was accidental or deliberate, with speculation the van may have carried volatile materials like gas cylinders. flag Emergency services responded swiftly, containing the fire, and the hotel’s main structure remains intact. flag Repairs are expected by Sunday. flag Police have not released victim details and will provide updates by midday Sunday. flag The incident follows a similar explosion in Helsinki last week.

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