Angry Mob Sets Water Tanker Ablaze After Fatal Crash in Karachi
KARACHI: A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a water tanker near Shaikh Zayed University on University Road in Karachi, police said. The victim, identified as Saad, was shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, where his identity was confirmed.
The fatal accident sparked anger among local residents, who set the water tanker involved in the crash on fire. The vehicle was completely destroyed before firefighters arrived and brought the blaze under control. Police, rescue teams, and fire brigade personnel responded to the scene, while authorities launched an investigation into the incident.
The accident also disrupted traffic on University Road for some time. Fatal crashes involving water tankers and other heavy vehicles have become a recurring concern in Karachi, with motorcyclists often among the most affected. The latest incident has once again highlighted growing calls for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and improved road safety measures to help prevent further loss of life.
