24 killed in road mishaps in country in July

A total of 24 persons were killed and 502 others injured in 398 road accidents in Finland in July, according to Statistics Finland.

The number of persons killed was one lower while the number of injured persons was 112 higher than in July 2020.

Of the persons who were killed, 10 travelled by passenger car, two by van and 10 by motorcycle.

Cyclists killed in road traffic accidents numbered two. Among those who died, 20 were men and four were women.

Meanwhile, a total of 112 persons were killed and 2,073 other injured in 1,692 road traffic accidents in the country in January to July period.

The number of persons killed was 15 lower while the number of injured persons was 287 lower than in the corresponding period of 2020.

Of the persons who were killed, 62 travelled by passenger car, eight by van, two by moped, 17 by motorcycle and two by lorry.

Pedestrians killed numbered 12 and cyclists six. In addition, three other road users were killed.