Water tanker kills motorcyclist in Karachi

Water tanker kills motorcyclist in Karachi

KARACHI: A motorcyclist was killed and another person injured after a water tanker collided with a motorcycle near Singer Chowrangi in Karachi’s Korangi area, according to rescue officials.

The accident occurred when the heavy tanker struck the motorcycle, leaving one rider critically injured. Despite efforts to save him, the motorcyclist died from his injuries. Rescue personnel shifted the deceased to a nearby hospital for medico-legal formalities, while the injured person also received medical treatment.

The incident triggered anger among people in the area, who gathered at the scene shortly after the crash. In a further escalation, an enraged crowd set the water tanker on fire.

The fire and the ensuing gathering disrupted traffic around Singer Chowrangi, causing congestion and slowing the movement of vehicles on the road. Traffic authorities and relevant personnel later cleared the affected route, allowing traffic to resume.

The latest incident has once again highlighted concerns over road safety involving heavy water tankers in Karachi, where such vehicles frequently operate on busy roads and commercial areas. Residents have repeatedly called for stricter monitoring of tanker movement and stronger enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent fatal accidents.