KARACHI – At least six people have died in traffic accidents across Karachi in the past 24 hours.
Two individuals were killed and one injured when a water tanker collided with their motorcycles on Shahrah-e-Millat Road near Baloch Colony. After the accident, the driver fled, leading angry citizens to set the tanker on fire.
In another incident near Hub River Road in Baldia Town, two motorcyclists were killed when a water tanker struck them. The tanker driver also escaped from the scene.
Meanwhile, a Coast Guard officer who was injured in a collision near Kathore later succumbed to his injuries. The car driver abandoned their vehicle and fled. A case has been filed, and authorities are working to locate the driver.
In Korangi, a motorcyclist was hit by a car near Chamra Chowrangi, causing the motorcycle to fall into a drain. One person died, and the car driver fled the scene.
The Sindh governor expressed concern over the incidents and instructed the IG Sindh to submit a report. He also urged authorities to take strict action against those responsible.