A taxi driver in central Finland survived a brutal stabbing attack after being lured to a remote ski area. The 33-year-old driver remains on medical leave with dozens of slash wounds across his body.
The incident occurred in early July when a young man ordered a taxi from Huhtasuo to Halssila ski resort. The driver expressed confusion about the destination, describing it as "middle of nowhere" terrain.
After arriving at the isolated location, the passenger suddenly attacked the driver with a knife. The assailant stole the taxi and fled the scene.
A 47-year-old woman sleeping at her Halssila home heard cries for help around 5 AM. She initially questioned whether she heard correctly, but when the shouts repeated, she went to investigate.
She found the taxi driver at her door completely soaked in blood. The driver explained he had been stabbed and robbed. The woman and her partner provided first aid while following emergency dispatch instructions.
Police and ambulance crews soon arrived at the scene. Medical staff transported the driver to hospital treatment.
The victim suffered dozens of slash wounds across his body. Several tendon and nerve injuries required surgical intervention. Doctors also repaired damage to one blood vessel.
A 19-year-old suspect has denied attempted murder charges in connection with the attack. The case continues through the Finnish legal system.
This violent attack raises questions about safety protocols for taxi drivers working night shifts in remote areas. The driver's quick thinking to seek help likely prevented a worse outcome.