A tragic road accident in Karachi has claimed the lives of a motorcycle-riding family after a speeding trailer hit their vehicle near Keamari Gate No 17.
The incident has once again highlighted the growing dangers of heavy traffic and reckless driving in the city.
According to rescue officials, the accident occurred when a fast-moving 10-wheeler truck struck a motorcycle carrying a husband, wife, and their two-year-old child.
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The impact was so severe that all three victims died on the spot. Authorities said the trailer driver fled the scene immediately after the crash, leaving the victims behind.
Police have launched a search operation to trace the absconding driver and seize the vehicle involved in the accident.
The bodies of the deceased were shifted to a nearby hospital for legal formalities, while the damaged motorcycle was moved to a police post.
Karachi road accidents claim 581 lives in 2025
Traffic police and law enforcement agencies are investigating the incident and reviewing possible negligence by the driver.
Road accidents involving heavy vehicles have become a serious issue in Karachi.
Citizens and road safety experts stating that speeding, poor traffic management, and weak enforcement of traffic laws are major causes of such deadly incidents.
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They have repeatedly demanded stricter action against reckless drivers and better monitoring of heavy vehicles operating in the city.
