Two Killed in Helsinki Taxi Hit-and-Run, Driver Arrested After Fleeing Scene

Two people were killed in a suspected hit-and-run involving a taxi on Helsinki’s Itäväylä highway in the early hours of Tuesday, according to Finnish police.

The victims, a man and a woman believed to be around 30 years old, died at the scene after being struck by the vehicle.

Police said the taxi driver fled without stopping. Based on preliminary findings, investigators believe the taxi was not carrying any passengers at the time of the collision.

Detective Inspector Tuomas Lindholm said current evidence indicates the two victims were on the roadway when they were hit.

Several eyewitnesses alerted police after seeing the taxi continue driving following the crash. Officers later located and arrested the driver at the Itäkeskus parking garage in eastern Helsinki.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Police have not yet released the identities of the victims or disclosed the possible charges the driver may face.

The investigation remains ongoing.