Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has taken strict notice of the tragic accident on the Motorway M-9 and directed the Inspector General (IG) Motorways to conduct an immediate and transparent investigation into the incident.
Describing the accident as ‘extremely painful,” the minister expressed profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. He said the loss of precious human lives is unacceptable and stressed that negligence in safety standards would not be tolerated.
The minister has instructed the Motorway Police to carry out strict inspections of vehicle tyres, ensuring that no vehicle with expired or substandard tyres is allowed to enter the motorway under any circumstances. He emphasised that the quality and roadworthiness of tyres must be thoroughly checked to prevent such tragedies in the future.
It is worth mentioning here that a collision involving an oil tanker, a bus, and several other vehicles has left 13 people dead and many others injured near Kathore in Karachi, on Friday.
The injured people have been taken to nearby hospitals for treatment and medication. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Abdul Khaliq said that so far, 13 bodies, including women and children, have been recovered. Police teams are at the scene, and traffic is being managed on a single track.
According to the initial reports, 3 men, 3 women and 6 children have been killed so far. 2 of the victims have been identified.
Initial reports also suggest that the oil tanker had fallen on the passenger coach, crushing several passengers underneath. Several people also fell off the bridge, due to which the death toll has risen.
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