Up to seven people were injured after a car ploughed into a crowd in Helsinki, Finland this morning.

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Three were said to be in critical condition after the car drove through a crowd near a metro station on the outskirts of the city, Finnish media reported

According to local reports, the car veered on to the sidewalk, hitting a number of parked vehicles as well as at least three pedestrians.

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Police say there is no indication that the incident was intentional and believe it to have been an accident.

A representative of the Helsinki Police Department said: ‘There is nothing at the moment to suggest that this act was intentional.’

A 30-year-old male was detained and taken into custody for questioning.

He is believed to have suffered a medical emergency that caused him to lose control of the car, reports suggested.