13 killed in road mishaps in January

At least 13 people were killed and 384 other injured in 291 accidents across the country in January, according to Statistics Finland.

The number of persons killed was five lower and that of persons injured five higher than in January 2018.

Of the persons who were killed, 10 travelled by private car, one by van and one by lorry.

Pedestrians killed in road traffic accidents numbered one. Among those who died, 10 were men and three were women.