A man has been charged after allegedly stabbing a bus driver following a physical altercation.
Emergency services were called to the Caloundra bus station, near Cooma Terrace and Latona Avenue, to reports of an unlawful wounding incident about 11.30am yesterday.
Police will allege a physical altercation occurred between two men, resulting on one man sustaining a stab wound.
The alleged offender was taken into custody nearby.
The 67-year-old bus driver had serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
A Transport Workers’ Union media release said the driver was taking his break on his bus when he was allegedly stabbed in the neck.
A 44-year-old Parrearra man has been charged with serious assault person over 60, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, and possession of a knife in a public place.
He is due to face Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday.
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