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Over 500 people have died in Karachi road accidents, with at least 155 individuals dying in accidents involving heavy vehicles including, trucks, buses, dumpers, water tankers, oil tankers, and trailers.
According to the local media reports, at least 512 people have lost their lives in road accidents across various areas of the metropolis so far in 2025.
Chhipa officials confirmed that the deceased include 397 men, 48 women, and 67 children.
Additionally, a total of 7,635 people sustained injuries, including 5,993 men, 1,115 women, and 487 children.
Heavy vehicles were involved in many fatal incidents.
So far this year, 155 people have died in accidents caused by heavy traffic.
These include 40 deaths from dumper collision, 58 from trailers, 37 from water tankers, 13 from local passenger buses, and 17 from coaches.
Last month, Karachi Traffic Police launched a crackdown on heavy vehicle drivers, conducting on-the-spot dope tests for the first time to improve road safety.
According to police officials, medical lab staff are accompanying police teams to collect vehicle documents, licenses, and blood samples from drivers operating large trucks and buses across the city.
This initiative aims to identify and stop drivers using alcohol or other intoxicants while driving heavy vehicles.
A spokesperson for Karachi Traffic Police stated that those who test positive will face license cancellation and legal action as per the law.
The crackdown involves increased deployment of traffic personnel at key checkpoints and highways where heavy vehicles frequently travel.
