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Five Killed in Karachi Dumper Collisions Within Hours
Tragic dumper collisions claim five lives in Karachi, including a father and son at Malir Halt. Rising traffic accidents continue to endanger lives.
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by News Desk
2025-02-06
Five Killed in Karachi Dumper Collisions Within Hours

Karachi witnessed another tragic day as five people lost their lives in separate high-speed dumper collisions across the city within a few hours.

The most recent accident occurred at Malir Halt, where a speeding dumper struck a motorcycle, killing a father and son on the spot while injuring a woman.

Family members of the victims revealed that the deceased, Saleem, a watchman at a private company and a father of six children, was returning home to Hijrat Colony from Khuda Ki Basti. "We are poor people and do not want any legal action," the grieving family said.

Earlier, another dumper collision near the Millennium Shopping Mall in Gulistan-e-Jauhar resulted in the deaths of three people, including a married couple, and left two others injured.

Rising Traffic Fatalities
According to data from rescue agencies, Karachi has recorded 71 fatalities and 1,044 injuries from traffic accidents so far this year, highlighting a severe road safety crisis.

High-speed dumpers, often operated recklessly, have become a growing menace on Karachi’s roads. Citizens and road safety advocates are urging authorities to take stricter action to regulate heavy vehicle movement in densely populated areas and enforce speed limits.

Need for Accountability
The recurring fatalities have sparked outrage among residents, who are demanding a crackdown on unregulated dumpers and enhanced road safety measures. "These deaths are avoidable if only there was proper traffic enforcement and accountability," a resident of Gulistan-e-Jauhar lamented.

Efforts to contact city officials for a response on traffic regulations and dumper controls remain ongoing.

Way Forward
The authorities must address Karachi's growing traffic issues with better road planning, vehicle regulation, and public awareness campaigns. Stricter penalties for reckless driving and speed monitoring systems are essential to curbing these tragedies.

 
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