23 killed in road mishaps in August

At least 23 persons were killed and 507 other injured in 422 separate road accidents across the country in August, according to Statistics Finland.

The number of persons killed was two higher and that of persons injured 36 lower than in August 2018.

Of the persons who were killed, 12 travelled by private car and five by motorcycle. Pedestrians killed in road accidents numbered one and cyclists two. In addition, three other road users were killed.

Among those who died, 17 were men and six were women.

A total of 145 persons were killed and 3,298 persons injured in 2,595 road accidents involving personal injury from January to August.

The number of persons killed was six higher and that of persons injured 283 lower than in the corresponding period of 2018.

Of the persons who were killed, 84 travelled by passenger car, six by van, two by moped, 20 by motorcycle and three by lorry. Pedestrians killed numbered nine and cyclists 15. In addition, six other road users were killed.