Karachi: Five trucks set on fire after speeding tanker kills another biker

Karachi witnessed tensions late Monday night when a motorcyclist lost his life after being hit by a speeding water tanker near Jail Chowrangi, once again bringing road safety concerns in the metropolis into the spotlight.

The accident triggered public outrage as enraged citizens set five water tankers on fire near the crash site in the port city. However, firefighters responded promptly, extinguishing the flames and preventing further damage.

Taking immediate notice of the escalating situation, Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar directed police officials to submit a detailed report on the accident and the ensuing violence.

The minister also emphasised the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.

The tragic incident comes amid a worrying rise in traffic-related fatalities in the sprawling city. Over the past two months alone, at least 100 people have died in road accidents across the city.

Of these fatalities, 72 occurred in urban areas and 24 in the suburbs. At least eight lives were lost in four separate accidents involving dumpers.

In response to the alarming increase in casualties caused by heavy vehicles, the Sindh government imposed a ban earlier this month on their entry into the city during daytime. As per provincial directives, dumpers are now only allowed to enter Karachi between 10pm and 6am.

Monday's tragedy has reignited calls for stricter road safety measures and better enforcement of traffic regulations to curb the rising number of accidents in the city.

Authorities are under increasing pressure to address these concerns and ensure the safety of Karachi's residents.

Following a series of dumper truck-related fatalities earlier this month, Sindh’s Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon addressed the media on February 13 regarding measures taken by the provincial government to curb the rising number of road accidents.

The Sindh government has mandated the fitness and registration of all heavy transport vehicles. Moving forward, all large transport vehicles must possess a valid fitness certificate to operate on the roads. Vehicles lacking proper certification will be prohibited from use.

Memon stated that the water board has also implemented a barcode system for all registered water tankers operating from authorised hydrants. Only vehicles that meet the required fitness standards will be issued barcodes, while unregistered vehicles will be seized.

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