Karachi Road Rage Continues: Three Lives Lost in Two Days in Separate Accident
A four-year-old boy was crushed to death by a speedy water tanker in Baldia Town
Karachi has been witnessing a troubling surge in road rage and traffic accidents, claiming multiple lives in recent days. In two separate incidents, three individuals lost their lives due to reckless driving, underscoring the city’s worsening traffic conditions.
Two motorcyclists lost their lives on Sunday after being struck by a trailer in the New Chali area of the port city, marking yet another deadly road accident.
Police identified the victims as Zaid and Noor Muhammad, both residents of Lyari’s Usmanabad. The two were reportedly out for an outing when a trailer collided with their motorcycle near New Chali, leading to their fatal injuries.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Asad Raza confirmed that the trailer has been impounded and the driver taken into custody.
The deceased youths were friends and had left home on a motorcycle for a ride, according to relatives of the victims.
On April 12, in tragic incident was reported from Karachi’s Baldia Town where a four-year-old boy named Affan was killed by a water tanker. The accident happened near Abidabad, where Affan was reportedly playing and attempting to cross the road when he was struck by the tanker.
Rescue teams quickly arrived at the scene and transported his body to Civil Hospital Karachi. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the incident and to locate the tanker and its driver.
This incident highlights the growing concern over road safety in Karachi. In just 99 days of 2025, 80 lives have been lost in road accidents, with 17 of those fatalities attributed to water tankers. The city has seen a significant rise in traffic accidents, with various incidents involving heavy vehicles like dumpers and tankers sparking public outrage and protests.
Though the Sindh government has implemented measures such as banning the daytime movement of heavy vehicles and mandating vehicle fitness certificates, fatal accidents involving heavy vehicles continue to endanger the lives of people during daily commutes.
