CCTV footage has revealed the horrifying moment of a water tanker crash at Malir Halt, which resulted in the tragic deaths of a pregnant woman and her husband.
The footage shows the tanker speeding uncontrollably and crashing onto a pavement, with the impact propelling the tanker across the road.
The crash led to the deaths of Abdul Qayyum and his wife Zainab, along with their unborn child. Abdul Qayyum, a government employee, and his wife had been returning from a medical check-up at Koohi Goth Hospital in Landhi when the accident occurred.
A tragic traffic accident at Malir Halt has raised the total number of fatalities in Karachi’s traffic accidents this year to 214.
In response, a crowd of onlookers, furious at the incident, pelted stones at the tanker, damaging it, and beat the driver before handing him over to the police. The tanker’s helper was also arrested, and the vehicle was confiscated.
The accident is part of a larger problem, as heavy vehicles have been responsible for 68 fatalities in the past 83 days, including dumper, trailer, and water tanker collisions.
The grieving family has called for stricter regulations, such as allowing heavy vehicles to operate only after midnight to prevent accidents.
A social media video showed a citizen desperately trying to save the newborn by rushing to the hospital. Statistics from the Chhipa authorities reveal that 214 people have died in traffic accidents this year, with over 2,700 injuries reported.
The tragic incident has sparked public anger, with citizens demanding that the government take concrete measures to prevent further deaths from heavy vehicle accidents.
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