Bus loses control, kills two people in Karachi

Residents call for urgent road repairs after a fatal bus accident in Karachi kills two and injures 13

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A speeding bus crashed into motorcyclists and pedestrians near Bhawani Chali in the SITE Area of Karachi, leaving two people dead and 13 others injured, including five women.

The incident occurred on Monday morning as the bus, descending from a slope, lost control and struck multiple motorcyclists and pedestrians.

Among the deceased is 45-year-old Talib, while the identity of the second victim, also aged 45, remains unknown.

The injured include individuals aged between 22 and 60, with serious injuries reported.

They have been identified as 30-year-old Qaisar Ali, 28-year-old Asif, 22-year-old Mazamil, 24-year-old Wajahat, 22-year-old Fazeela, 25-year-old Rehan, 60-year-old Ramzan, 30-year-old Maria, 35-year-old Nafeesa, 23-year-old Arooba, 50-year-old Sameena, 35-year-old Junaid, and 35-year-old Syed Razi.

Authorities have reported that the bus, carrying garment factory workers, was travelling at high speed when its brakes allegedly failed, leading to the collision.

The driver fled the scene and is currently being sought by the police.

Local residents stated that the bus was travelling dangerously fast and that the road, damaged due to recent rains, contributed to the accident.

They also highlighted the frequent occurrence of such accidents due to the poor condition of roads in the city.

Residents are urging the authorities to repair the damaged roads to prevent further incidents.