A truck lost control and crashed into a bungalow in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase 2. According to Rescue 1122 Sindh, the vehicle was moving at high speed when it veered off the road and slammed into the house.
A spokesperson said, “Two people trapped as a result of the collision were rescued safely.” Both were identified as the driver and cleaner of the trailer, and they sustained minor injuries.
Quick Rescue Operation Launched
Rescue 1122 responded quickly after receiving an alert from its Central Command and Control. They dispatched an urban search and rescue team, two ambulances, and a disaster response vehicle to the scene.
DIG South Syed Asad Raza confirmed that the injured were pulled out safely and taken to a hospital for treatment. “The police of the bungalow have contacted the owners, who are currently in Islamabad,” he added. Initial investigation suggests the accident happened because the road was slippery due to rain, DIG Raza noted.
Spike in Heavy Vehicle Accidents in Karachi
This crash comes amid a worrying rise in accidents involving heavy vehicles like dumpers and tankers across Karachi. According to data cited by Dawn, nearly 500 people have died, and 4,879 were injured in road accidents in 2024 alone.
Authorities say traffic rule violations especially speeding and unsafe overtaking—are major causes of these fatal accidents. Dawn noted that speeding makes crashes more dangerous, while reckless overtaking often causes head-on collisions.
Recent Fatal Accidents Raise Concerns
Last month, a 59-year-old man died after a dumper truck ran him over in Saudabad, sparking public outrage. Residents vandalised the truck and attacked the driver before police intervened.
In the same week, a speeding car crash on Hawkesbay Road in Mauripur killed four members of a family and injured six others. Another trailer-truck collision near New Sabzi Mandi on the Super Highway left one person dead and three injured.
The latest trailer crash in DHA highlights the urgent need for stricter traffic enforcement, especially for heavy vehicles on Karachi’s busy roads. As rainy weather continues, authorities urge drivers to slow down and follow safety protocols to prevent further tragedies.
