Number of human casualties in road mishaps ups in June

A total of 24 persons were killed and 504 others injured in 392 road accidents across in the country in June, according to Statistics Finland.

The number of persons killed was 15 higher and that of persons injured 36 lower than in June 2018.

Of the persons who were killed, 12 travelled by private car, one by van, one by moped and five by motorcycle.

Cyclists killed in road traffic accidents numbered four. In addition, one other road user was killed. Among those who died, 20 were men and four were women.

A total of 1,765 road accidents involving personal injury took place in January to June period. In them, 99 persons were killed and 2,258 persons injured.

The number of persons killed was 11 higher and that of persons injured 170 lower than in the corresponding period of 2018.

Of the persons who were killed, 63 travelled by private car, four by van, two by moped, 10 by motorcycle and three by lorry.

Pedestrians killed numbered four and cyclists 10. In addition, three other road users were killed.