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Seven Killed, Six Injured in Shikarpur Truck Accident
Tragedy in Shikarpur: A speeding truck ran over people sleeping on the roadside, killing 7 and injuring 6. Police say investigation is underway.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-10-04
Seven Killed, Six Injured in Shikarpur Truck Accident

At least seven people were killed and six others injured in a tragic accident on the National Highway Bypass near Shikarpur late Friday night.

According to police, the accident occurred when a truck loaded with vegetables ran over people who were sleeping along the roadside. The victims included laborers and passersby resting near the bypass.

Rescue teams immediately shifted the bodies of the deceased and the injured to Civil Hospital Shikarpur. Hospital officials confirmed that emergency measures were taken to provide treatment to the injured, some of whom remain in critical condition.

Police officials said the accident appears to be the result of speeding, but the truck has been seized and a detailed investigation has been launched. Authorities added that a final conclusion regarding the cause will be reached only after the investigation is completed.

Local residents expressed grief and outrage over the tragedy, calling for stricter enforcement of traffic rules and greater safety measures for pedestrians and roadside workers.

The incident highlights the recurring issue of road safety in Pakistan, where accidents caused by reckless driving and speeding claim hundreds of lives every year.
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