At least 11 dead during Finland's Midsummer weekend (opens in new tab)

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.