24 killed in road mishaps in August
Published : 22 Sep 2021, 01:41
A total of 24 persons were killed and 407 others injured in 365 road mishaps in the country in August, according to Statistics Finland.
The number of persons killed was two higher and that of persons injured 136 lower than in August 2020.
Out of the deceased, 12 travelled by passenger car and four by motorcycle. Pedestrians killed in road traffic accidents numbered two and cyclists four. In addition, two other road users were killed.
Among those who died, 16 were men and eight were women.
A total of 138 persons were killed and 2,489 others injured in 2,066 road traffic accidents in the country from January to August.
The number of persons killed was 11 lower and that of persons injured 445 lower than in the corresponding period of 2020.
Of the persons who were killed, 75 travelled by passenger car, eight by van, two by moped, 21 by motorcycle and two by lorry. Pedestrians killed numbered 14 and cyclists 11. In addition, five other road users were killed.
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