10 killed in road mishaps in March

A total of 10 persons were killed and 175 other injured in 138 road traffic accidents in the country in March, according to the Statistics Finland.

The number of persons killed was 10 less and that of persons injured 95 less than that in March 2020.

Of the persons killed, six travelled by passenger car and one by van.

Pedestrians killed in road accidents numbered two. one other road-user was killed, too.

Among those who died, eight were men and two women.

Meanwhile, a total of 34 persons were killed and 595 other injured in 486 road traffic accidents in the January to March quarter.

The number of deceased was 20 less and that of persons injured was 358 less than the corresponding figures in the same quarter of 2020.

Of the persons who were killed, 23 travelled by passenger car, five by van and one by truck.

Pedestrians killed numbered three and cyclists one. In addition, one road-user was killed.