Canada Global (Web News) Traffic accidents in Karachi have escalated in 2025, resulting in 108 fatalities—72 in urban areas and 24 in the suburbs. The rise in dumper truck-related crashes has further worsened the situation.
A freight train collided with a trailer near Mai Kolachi, followed by an oil tanker crashing into them. The oil tanker’s front portion was crushed, trapping its driver inside. After intensive rescue efforts, the driver was successfully freed.
Authorities confirmed the accident occurred at an unmanned railway track. Traffic on Mai Kolachi Road was severely affected, with diversions in place from MT Khan Road to PIDC and Boat Basin towards Bilawal Chowrangi.
Meanwhile, a separate accident in Malir’s Memon Goth claimed one life. Initial reports suggested a dumper was involved, but investigations found no evidence. The deceased’s identity remains unknown.
In response, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced measures to improve road safety. The Sindh government has mandated fitness and registration for all heavy vehicles, barring those without valid fitness certificates.
Additionally, the water board has introduced a barcode system for registered water tankers to ensure compliance with safety standards. Unregistered vehicles will be seized, and previously registered ones will be reassessed.
A 30-day deadline has been set for heavy traffic vehicles to obtain fitness certification. Furthermore, the operational hours for dumper trucks in Karachi have been revised, now restricted to 10pm-6am instead of 11pm-6pm.
Speaking on news channel, Memon emphasized shared responsibility for road safety, attributing accidents to reckless driving, traffic violations, and enforcement gaps.
He clarified that vehicle fitness regulations are longstanding and that the government plans to outsource the transport department to improve oversight.
