Another dumper crash claims three lives in Karachi's Korangi

The latest dumper truck accident at Karachi’s Korangi Crossing claimed three lives on Saturday. The driver managed to flee the scene, according to rescue and police officials.

The accident occurred on Korangi's Ibrahim Hydri Road, where a dumper truck collided with a motorcycle carrying three people. All of them died on the spot. 

A rescue official said that  the bodies of the deceased were transferred to the Jinnah Postgraduate Centre, adding that the deceased could not be identified. 

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According to police, the incident sparked anger among the people, who set the dumper on fire while the driver managed to escape successfully.

The accident occurred two days after five people were killed and several were injured in two separate dumper accidents at Rashid Minhas and Malir Halt. 

The port city witnessed a surge in road traffic accidents since the beginning of this year with 74 killed and several injured. 

Amidst a growing number of dumper truck collisions, the Sindh government on Thursday announced strict action against illegal and unregistered dump trucks operating in Karachi

During a high level meeting, Sindh Minister Mukesh Kumar Chawla emphasized the urgent need to address the increasing danger posed by these vehicles.

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“All illegal and unregistered dumpers in the city must be immediately seized,” he directed, adding that these vehicles, recklessly roaming Karachi’s streets are contributing to the tragic loss of human lives.

He stressed that a comprehensive plan will be developed in coordination with the traffic police to address this issue.

The meeting was attended by key officials, including DG Excise and Taxation Shabana Pervez and Director of Narcotics Control Waheed Sheikh.