As a result of a horrific collision between two vehicles on Shahrah Bhutto Bridge in Karachi, a young girl was killed while 11 people were seriously injured. This Karachi accident is another sad example of the dangerous consequences of speeding and negligent driving on the main roads of the city. As soon as the accident was reported, the rescue teams immediately reached the spot and shifted the injured to the nearest hospital.
Shahrah Bhutto Bridge accident details
According to reports, the accident took place between a Suzuki and another passenger vehicle. The collision was so severe that both the vehicles were badly affected and the occupants were trapped inside. Rescue personnel reached the spot and performed rescue operations and took out all the injured including the dead body.
- Location: Shahrah Bhutto Bridge, Karachi
- Vehicles involved: Suzuki and car
- Casualties: 1 girl killed, 11 people injured
- Rescue operation: The injured were immediately shifted to the hospital
Medical assistance and hospital coverage
All the 11 people injured in the accident were rushed to nearby medical centers where doctors are treating them. The condition of many of the injured is said to be critical, with severe head and bone injuries. According to the hospital administration, efforts are being made to provide the best medical facilities to the injured in the emergency wards.
Safety instructions for citizens
Speeding on elevated city roads and bridges is often fatal. If you pass these routes daily, take the following precautions:
- Limit speed on bridges and flyovers and avoid competition.
- Keep proper distance near commercial vehicles especially Suzuki and pickups.
- Use Rescue 1122 or Edhi number for immediate help in any emergency.
What is expected next?
The traffic police and related agencies are investigating to find out the causes of the accident. It is being ascertained whose negligence caused the accident. Further action will be taken after the police report comes out.