A tragic road accident in Karachi claimed the life of a teenage girl who was struck by a speeding ambulance on New MA Jinnah Road.
According to the police, the girl was critically injured in the accident and was rushed to the hospital, where she later passed away during treatment.
The ambulance driver, Muhammad Ali, has been arrested, and angry bystanders reacted by smashing the ambulance’s windows. A police team, including crime scene investigators, arrived at the hospital to probe the incident. Authorities revealed that the victim was a domestic worker.
Karachi has seen a worrying rise in road accidents, with 107 lives lost in just the first 45 days of 2025, according to rescue services. The fatalities include 78 men, 14 women, 11 children, and 4 girls.
A report from the Chhipa Welfare Association further stated that at least 1,493 people were injured in these accidents. Among the injured were 1,290 men, 193 women, 42 children, and 18 girls.
The traffic police reported that heavy vehicles, such as dumpers, trailers, and oil tankers, were involved in most of these accidents. Between January and early February 2025, 32 accidents were linked to heavy traffic.
In response to the alarming situation, the traffic police have taken strict measures, issuing 34,655 challans and arresting 490 drivers. Additionally, 532 vehicle fitness certificates have been revoked.
