A Suzuki vehicle carrying four occupants lost control and crashed through security barricades into the main gate of an imambargah in Defence Phase 6, Karachi, on Sunday after its brakes reportedly failed. The incident left more than 11 people injured, including women and children, according to police.
Accident Details and Eyewitness Accounts
Police officials confirmed that the accident occurred near Badr Commercial on Sabza Avenue, where a Majlis was underway at the imambargah. Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle suddenly went out of control, smashed through barricades installed outside the gate, and entered the premises, hitting people standing near the entrance.
DIG South Asad Raza stated that the incident took place within the jurisdiction of Darakhshan Police Station. “Initial investigations indicate the crash was caused by brake failure. Four occupants of the Suzuki have been taken into custody,” he said.
Injured Victims and Rescue Operation
Hospital officials identified the injured individuals as 18-year-old Mahin Fatima, 20-year-old Mehnaz, 45-year-old Shazia, 5-year-old Aman Fatima, 40-year-old Mumtaz Bibi, 22-year-old Sher Bano, 32-year-old Kausar Parveen, 9-year-old Zanifa, 3-year-old Ayat, and 45-year-old Irshad Bibi. Police noted that around 10 of the injured are women.
Rescue teams from Edhi and Chhipa arrived at the scene promptly and shifted all injured persons to Jinnah Hospital for medical treatment, where they remain under care.
Aftermath and Investigation
The crash caused panic in the area as a large number of citizens gathered at the scene. Police have seized the vehicle and launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. The four occupants of the Suzuki are in custody and are being questioned.
