At least 11 people died during Finland’s Midsummer weekend by Saturday morning, as police reported suspected homicides, drownings, a fatal fire, a road death and a balcony fall. Police forces across the country also dealt with hundreds of callouts linked to violence, drink-driving, boating offences and domestic disturbances. The deaths were recorded between Thursday and Saturday during one of Finland’s busiest holiday periods.

At least 11 people died during Finland’s Midsummer weekend by Saturday morning, as police reported suspected homicides, drownings, a fatal fire, a road death and a balcony fall.…

Finnish authorities estimate that at least 11 people lost their lives over the holiday weekend as a result of accidents, violence or drowning.