The electricity supply to the trams was interrupted due to damage to the catenary wire.
Driving wire outage on Mannerheimintie near the Kolmi seppa statue has caused an extensive traffic interruption in Helsinki's tram transport.
The tram service is interrupted between the Forum shopping center and Erottaja.
The power line break happened after half past six in the evening.
According to the tram traffic control center, there is a repair unit responsible for track electrical work at the venue. There is no timetable estimate for the duration of the traffic interruption yet.
All tram lines running through Mannerheimintie in the center have been diverted to detours.
The news is updated.
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