KARACHI: Tension flared in Karachi, the Provincial Metropolis late Monday night after public outrage as enraged citizens set five water tankers on fire near the crash site where a motorcyclist was fatally struck by a speeding water tanker near Jail Chowrangi, reigniting concerns over road safety in the megacity.
The accident triggered public outrage as people set five water tankers on fire near the crash site in the port city. However, firefighters responded promptly, extinguishing the flames and preventing further damage.
Taking immediate notice of the escalating situation, Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar directed police officials to submit a detailed report on the accident and the ensuing violence.
The minister also emphasised the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
The tragic incident comes amid a worrying rise in traffic-related fatalities in the sprawling megacity. Over the past two months alone, at least 108 people have died in road accidents across the city.
Of these fatalities, 72 occurred in urban areas and 24 in the suburbs. At least eight lives were lost in four separate accidents involving dumpers.
In response to the alarming increase in casualties caused by heavy vehicles, the Sindh government imposed a ban earlier this month on their entry into the city during daytime. As per provincial directives, dumpers are now only allowed to enter Karachi between 10pm and 6am.
Monday’s tragedy has reignited calls for stricter road safety measures and better enforcement of traffic regulations to curb the rising number of accidents in the city.
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