A garbage truck ran over and killed a child in Karachi on Thursday. The tragic incident took place in the Razzaqabad area. Rescue teams quickly reached the location and shifted the child to a nearby hospital.
Authorities identified the victim as 3-year-old Adil Shah. He died on the spot before medics’ help could arrive. No details were shared about the garbage truckโs driver or company.
Just two days earlier, two motorcyclists died in separate accidents involving water tankers. These accidents occurred in different parts of Karachi. They raised more concerns about the rising number of road deaths.
One of the victims, 22-year-old Ameer Muawiya, was hit by a speeding water tanker near Valika Chowrangi in the SITE area. Rescue sources confirmed that he died at the scene. Bystanders quickly gathered and confronted the driver.
The crowd caught the tanker driver, Sarfaraz, and beat him before police intervened. Eventually, police took him into custody and impounded the vehicle involved.
Meanwhile, another water tanker struck and killed a motorcyclist in Banaras. Rescue workers took the body to a nearby hospital for identification and legal formalities. Officials have not yet released the victimโs name.
These incidents form part of a disturbing trend in Karachi. As of July 1, 2025, rescue officials reported that 456 people have died in road accidents this year. Shockingly, 56 of the victims were children.
Furthermore, road crashes have injured 6,895 people across the city. Most of these accidents involved heavy vehicles such as dumpers, garbage trucks, and water tankers. Authorities continue to struggle with enforcing road safety laws.
The increasing number of deaths shows the urgent need for better traffic control. Residents demand action to prevent more tragedies. So far, the government has not responded to these concerns.
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