KARACHI – The city’s “reign of terror” by heavy vehicles claimed another life on Thursday as a 20-year-old female motorcyclist was crushed to death by a trailer on the Mehran Highway.
The incident occurred near MN Textile in Landhi. According to Quaidabad SHO Mohammad Ali Shah, the victim was hit by a 10-wheeler trailer and died instantly due to the severity of her injuries.
While the police have impounded the heavy vehicle, the driver successfully fled the scene. The victim’s body was transported to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) for legal formalities.
This latest fatality is part of a broader, alarming spike in road accidents involving heavy machinery. The Edhi Foundation reported another tragedy on the same day:
Location: Defence Phase 1, near Akhtar Colony signal
Victim: A 60-year-old man killed by a trailer truck on Thursday night.
According to data released by the foundation, the first few days of the year have been particularly bloody. Since January 1, three people have been killed and 70 others injured—including 10 children and 20 women—in various traffic-related incidents.
The death occurs despite an active ban on the daytime movement of heavy traffic in Karachi, which was recently extended until February 22. The persistent presence of these vehicles on main arteries highlights a significant lapse in the enforcement of traffic regulations.
The past week alone has seen a string of similar tragedies:
- Super Highway: Four dead, including two brothers, in three separate accidents.
- Mauripur: A young motorcyclist killed and a pillion rider injured near Bara Board.
Authorities are under increasing pressure from the public to curb the movement of dumper trucks, tankers, and trailers that continue to navigate the city’s streets with impunity.
