KARACHI: A teenage girl has been killed after being struck by a speeding ambulance on New MA Jinnah Road in Karachi as road accidents continue claiming valuable lives in the city, ARY News reported.
According to police, the teenage girl was fatally injured after being hit by an ambulance on New MA Jinnah Road in Karachi. The victim was rushed to the hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries during treatment.
The ambulance driver, identified as Muhammad Ali, has been taken into custody by the police. Angry onlookers smashed the ambulance’s windows in response to the incident.
A police contingent, including crime scene investigators, has arrived at the hospital to investigate the matter. Authorities are gathering further details, revealing that the victim worked as a domestic worker.
Karachi has witnessed a disturbing surge in road accidents, with a total of 107 lives lost in just the first 45 days of 2025, the rescue service said. The victims include 78 men, 14 women, 11 children and 4 girls.
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According to a report by the Chhipa Welfare Association, in addition to the fatalities, at least 1493 citizens were injured in these accidents. The injured include 6290 men, 193 women, 42 children and 18 girls.
The traffic police said that most accidents involved heavy vehicles, including dumpers, trailers, and oil tankers.
In January and the first six days of February 2025, 32 accidents involved heavy traffic.
In response to the rising number of accidents, the traffic police have taken action, issuing 34,655 challans and arresting 490 drivers. Additionally, 532 vehicle fitness certificates were cancelled.