A tragic road accident leaves eight dead and five others injured after a mini truck ran over people sleeping on a footpath in Shikarpur, ARY News reported on Saturday.
The incident occurred when a speeding Mazda truck, transporting onions from Sukkur to Kashmore, collided with an electricity pole at Kundan Chowrang near Khanpur Bypass. Following the collision, the truck struck people resting on the footpath, resulting in a devastating loss of life.
Those who died in the road accident leaves eight dead included four children. The victims have been identified as Rabia, 40; Reema, 10; Rasheeda, 8; Sameeaa, 8; Inaamullah, 12; Piari, 6; and Munni, 17. Five others, including Suleman, Awais, Khameeso, and Vijay, sustained serious injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical care.
Authorities stated that the truck driver fled the scene immediately after the collision. Police later recovered the vehicle and have begun a detailed investigation into the circumstances that led to the accident.
Local officials have urged residents to remain cautious near busy streets and footpaths, emphasizing the importance of speed regulation and road safety awareness. Witnesses described the incident as chaotic, with the vehicle running uncontrollably before it struck the pedestrians.
This road accident leaves eight dead, highlighting the growing concerns about traffic safety in the area. Authorities are reviewing traffic regulations and enforcing stricter measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Police have called for anyone with additional information or video evidence to come forward to help identify the driver and understand the sequence of events. Families of the victims are mourning, while hospitals continue to treat the injured.
The tragic road accident leaves eight dead and underscores the urgent need for improved traffic monitoring, pedestrian safety measures, and stricter enforcement of road regulations across the region.
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