Karachi, Aug. 11 -- Karachi has witnessed a disturbing surge in road accidents, with at least 546 lives lost and 8,136 people injured in the first seven months of 2025, ARY News reported.

Heavy vehicles have played a significant role in these fatal accidents, claiming the lives of 165 people.

The fatalities include 425 men, 51 women, 51 boys, and 19 girls, highlighting the widespread impact of these accidents on families and communities. Trailers have been responsible for the highest number of fatalities, killing 62 people, while water tankers have claimed 37 lives, dumpers 32, and buses 20.

Authorities have urged stricter enforcement of traffic rules and improved road safety measures to curb the rising number of deadly accidents in th...