- Freight train, oil collide in Mai Kolachi.
- Mai Kochi’s accident causes traffic interruptions.
- Accident in Memon Goth of Malir claims a life.
Karachi: Traffic accidents have increased through Karachi in 2025, claiming 108 lives, 72 in urban areas and 24 in the suburbs, as accidents related to the truck also increase.
A cargo train crashed with a trailer near Mai Kochi, followed by an oil tanker who crashes against them from behind, according to the police.
The impact crushed the front of the oil tanker, catching its driver inside. The rescue teams were sent to the scene to extract the driver from the remains. After intensive efforts, rescue officials successfully released the trapped driver.
Police, rangers and rescue teams were present at the site, managing the situation. The authorities confirmed that there was no rail crossing on the road where the accident occurred. The efforts to transfer damaged oil oil were underway.
As a result of the accident, traffic in Mai Kolachi Road was severely interrupted. Police confirmed that while the road that leads from the ship basin to the Jinnah bridge has been reopened, Mai Kochi’s route to the ship basin remains closed.
The traffic deviated from Mt Khan Road to Pidc, while the vehicles of the ship basin were redirected to Bilawal Chowrangi.
The authorities are still working to eliminate the loading train, the trailer and the oil tanker.
In another tragic incident, a person died in a traffic accident in Memon Goth in Malir.
Initially, rescue workers attributed the accident to a Dumper collision; However, investigations did not find evidence of the participation of a Dumper. The identity of the deceased is still unknown.
Government’s response to increasing accidents
Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, addressed the media on Thursday on the measures taken by the provincial government to combat the growing number of traffic accidents. A meeting, chaired by the main minister, turned out to make several decisions.
The Sindh government has ordered the aptitude and registration of all heavy traffic vehicles. In the future, all large transport vehicles must have a valid physical conditioning certificate to operate on roads. Vehicles without adequate certification will be prohibited from their use.
Memon said the Water Board has also implemented a bar code system for all registered water oil tankers operating from authorized hydrants. Only vehicles that meet the required physical conditioning standards are issued barcodes, and any unregistered vehicle will be seized.
In addition, previously registered vehicles will be re -evaluated to ensure continuous compliance with security regulations.
A 30 -day grace period for heavy traffic vehicles has been granted to obtain physical conditioning certificates.
In addition, the operational hours for Dumper trucks in Karachi have been reviewed. Previously allowed on 11 pm at 6pm roads, now only 10 pm to 6 am dumpers will be allowed to relieve congestion and improve public safety.
Talk about Geographical news The “PakGazette Pakistan” program today, Memon said it is incorrect to blame a single person or institution for all road mishaps.
He stressed that responsibility falls to all, including government, careless drivers and those who violate traffic laws.
He added that orders on vehicle aptitude are not new and that the Government plans to outsource the Department of Transportation.
