KARACHI: On Karachi’s University Road water tanker crushed motorcyclist to death at the spot.
As per details, the incident occurred near Safari Park where a water tanker run over a motorcycle, killing one on the spot, injuring one other.
Following the incident, the enraged citizens set fire to the water tankers.
In another tragic incident which occurred near Jail Chowrangi in which a speedy water tanker hit a motorcyclist. The man sustained severe injuries and died on the spot.
The deceased was identified as Gulshan Rasheed. His dead body has been shifted to a hospital for legal and medical formalities.
Meanwhile, the incident sparked widespread outrage, with enraged citizens setting fire to five water tankers. The fire brigade promptly responded to the situation and extinguished the flames.
Karachi has witnessed a disturbing surge in traffic accidents, with a total of 107 lives lost in just the first 45 days of 2025, the rescue service said. The victims include 78 men, 14 women, 11 children and 4 girls.
According to a report by the Chhipa Welfare Association, in addition to the fatalities, at least 1493 citizens were injured in these accidents. The injured include 1190 men, 193 women, 42 children and 18 girls.
