Cyclist killed in road mishap in Kangasniemi

A cyclist was killed in a road accident at Kangasniemi, a municipality in South Savo region on Tuesday evening, police said in a press release early Wednesday.

The accident took place at about 6:45 p.m. when a private car knocked down the bicycle on Joutsantie road at the area.

A man, who was riding the bicycle was killed in the accident.

The car driven by another man, skidded off the road and fell into a roadside ditch.

The police, however, did not divulge the identities of the deceased and the car driver.

The reason behind the accident could not be known.

Police and the Accident Investigation Board are investigating into the accident to find out the reason behind the accident.