2 killed, 3 injured in separate road mishaps in Orimattila, Kouvola

Two people were killed and three other injured in two separate road accidents in Kouvola and Orimattila on Sunday, police said.

The first accident took place when a private car skidded off the Highway 4 at Orimattila, a municipality under Päijät-Häme region in the morning at about 4:40 a.m.

One person was killed and three people were injured in the accident.

Police, however, did not divulge details about the accident and the identities of the victims.

Meanwhile, another private car skidded off the road on Alaportintie in Kouvola, a municipality in southeastern Finland in the afternoon at about 5:00 p.m.

Driver of the car, who was alone onboard died on the spot in the accident.

Police did not disclose details about the accident and the identity of the deceased.

Police and the Accident Investigation Board are investigating into the accidents to find out the reasons behind the deaths.