Finnish authorities estimate that at least 11 people died during the midsummer holiday weekend, according to Yle News. The deaths were linked to accidents, violence and drowning.
The figure covers the holiday period when many Finns gather by lakes, at cottages and in outdoor celebrations, often with alcohol involved and long travel distances in summer traffic. Officials have not given a more detailed breakdown in the brief report, and it is still unclear whether the number will change as the weekend is fully accounted for.
The deaths highlight the risks that can come with one of Finland’s most widely celebrated holidays. Safety authorities regularly warn that water, roads and alcohol can become a dangerous combination during midsummer.
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