Two women were killed on Monday after a dumper truck rammed into the motorbike they were travelling on with their brother near Nazimabad No. 1, police said.
Eyewitnesses said the dumper was being driven at a high speed when it suddenly hit the motorbike, causing all three riders to fall onto the road. The impact left the two women critically injured, while their brother narrowly survived.
Rescue teams took the injured to a nearby hospital, but both women succumbed to their injuries before they could be provided medical treatment. Police identified the deceased as Easter and Angel.
SHO Rizvia Iftikhar Tanoli said the truck driver initially fled the scene immediately after the accident, but later police arrested him. He was identified as Maroof Shah. The police also impounded the 22-wheeler oil tanker.
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of reckless driving by heavy vehicle drivers in Karachi, particularly in busy residential areas. Residents have repeatedly voiced concerns over the unchecked movement of heavy vehicles, which often leads to fatal accidents.
Near Benazir Chowk in Ibrahim Hyderi, an unknown vehicle hit a motorcycle, killing a 10-year-old boy, Abdul Mussawar, son of Mehboob. The body was taken to Jinnah Hospital.
