12 Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Karachi–Hyderabad Motorway

Karachi: At least 12 people, including children, were killed in a horrific traffic accident on the M-9 Motorway near Kathore, police and rescue officials confirmed.

According to reports, the crash occurred near Ansari Bridge when several speeding vehicles, including at least three cars and a passenger bus, collided with an overturned cargo truck. The impact resulted in multiple fatalities at the scene, while several others sustained serious injuries.

Rescue teams from Rescue 1122, Edhi Foundation, and Chhipa reached the site and launched relief operations. The injured and deceased were shifted to nearby hospitals, and officials have warned that the death toll may rise due to the severity of injuries.

Eyewitnesses stated that the cargo truck had overturned, spilling diesel onto the road, which may have caused other vehicles to lose control and crash.

Meanwhile, the Sindh Governor, Chief Minister, and Provincial Interior Minister took notice of the incident, expressed grief over the loss of lives, and directed authorities to ensure immediate medical assistance for the injured. Investigations into the cause of the accident are underway.