17 killed in road mishaps in February

A total of 17 people were killed and 284 injured in 226 separate road accidents across the country in February, according to Statistics Finland.

The number of persons killed was three higher and that of persons injured 21 lower than in February 2019.

Of the persons who were killed, seven travelled by private car, two by van and one by lorry.

Pedestrians killed in road traffic accidents numbered five and cyclists one. In addition, one other road user was killed. Among those who died, 13 were men and four were women.

A total of 526 road traffic accidents involving personal injury happened in January to February period.

In them, 34 persons were killed, and 669 persons injured. The number of persons killed was seven higher and that of persons injured 21 lower than in the corresponding period of 2019.

Of the persons who were killed, 17 travelled by private car, three by van, one by motorcycle and one by lorry. Pedestrians killed numbered eight and cyclists two.

In addition, two other road users were killed.