Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW)- Karachi continues to face a severe road safety crisis as traffic accidents have claimed the lives of 847 people so far this year, while 11,990 individuals have sustained injuries, according to rescue officials.
Data released by emergency services reveals that a significant number of fatalities were caused by heavy vehicles, highlighting serious gaps in traffic regulation and enforcement. Out of the total deaths, 256 people were killed in accidents involving heavy traffic, including:
- 44 deaths caused by dumpers
- 99 deaths from trailer collisions
- 60 fatalities due to water tankers
- 20 deaths involving mini-trucks
- 33 deaths caused by buses
Rescue authorities further confirmed that among those who lost their lives, 663 were men, 87 were women, and 97 were children, underscoring the devastating human cost of road negligence.
Human rights observers warn that weak law enforcement, reckless driving, poor road conditions, and the unchecked movement of heavy vehicles continue to endanger civilian lives in Pakistan’s largest city.
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