KARACHI: Four children were injured when a school van overturned near Power House in Karachi on Friday, November 6, 2026.
According to ARY News, rescue officials confirmed that the accident occurred due to overspeeding.
The injured schoolchildren were immediately taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about the safety of school vans transporting children across Karachi.
Four Children Injured in Karachi School Van Accident
The accident took place near Power House in New Karachi when a school van overturned on the road.
Rescue officials reported that the vehicle was travelling at excessive speed before the accident.
As a result, the van overturned, leaving at least four schoolchildren injured.
Emergency responders reached the location and shifted the injured children to a hospital.
However, authorities have not shared further details about the children’s injuries or their current medical condition.
The incident caused concern among parents who depend on school transport services for their children’s daily travel.
Third School Van Accident in Karachi in Two Days
According to reports, this was the third school van accident in Karachi during the past two days.
The repeated incidents have raised questions about road safety and the operation of school transport vehicles.
Overspeeding remains a serious concern, particularly when vehicles are carrying young passengers.
School vans transport thousands of children daily between their homes and educational institutions.
Unsafe driving practices can put students at risk of injuries and serious road accidents.
The latest incident highlights the importance of following traffic rules and maintaining safe driving speeds.
Earlier School Van Accident Injured 12 Children in Murree
In a separate incident, at least 12 schoolchildren were injured in a school van accident in Murree.
The vehicle reportedly fell into a ravine near Lower Mohra Bara Hotar after its brakes failed.
According to reports, the school van caught fire shortly after falling into the ravine.
Rescue teams arrived at the location after receiving information about the accident.
Emergency workers extinguished the fire and evacuated the children from the damaged vehicle.
The injured students were initially shifted to Civil Hospital for medical treatment.
Four children who suffered severe burns were later transferred to Holy Family Hospital for further treatment.
The incident highlighted the dangers associated with mechanical failures in school transport vehicles.
School Transport Safety Raises Concerns
The recent accidents have brought attention to the importance of school transport safety in Pakistan.
Proper vehicle maintenance, responsible driving, and regular safety inspections can help reduce road accidents.
Drivers transporting schoolchildren must follow speed limits and other traffic regulations.
Schools and transport operators also have an important role in ensuring that vehicles remain safe for students.
Parents are encouraged to check whether school transport services follow basic safety requirements.
Meanwhile, the latest Karachi accident has added to concerns about repeated school van incidents.
Authorities have not announced further details about any investigation into Friday’s accident.
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The injured children were taken to hospital, while additional information about their recovery remains unavailable.
