At least six family members were burnt alive in their vehicle following a road accident that took place on Karachi-Hyderabad M-9 Motorway on Thursday night, police said.

Jamshoro police said the ill-fated car was reportedly travelling from Karachi and was headed for Jacobabad when it's CNG kit exploded, causing it to ram into a jeep, which in turn dashed into a truck and overturned.

Those inside the car could not disembark from the burning vehicle and were burnt alive. However, a young girl miraculously survived the fatal incident.

The passengers of the overturned jeep received injuries following the collision but were able to exit the vehicle alive.

The deceased belonged to the same family.

Volunteers, as well as ambulances, reached the spot to shift the bodies and take the injured to the hospital. By the time fire tenders reached the location, the car had already been charred to ashes.

The bodies were shifted to Liaquat University Hospital (LUH) city branch.

Opinion

Editorial

Missing links
Updated 27 Apr, 2024

Missing links

As the past decades have shown, the country has not been made more secure by ‘disappearing’ people suspected of wrongdoing.
Freedom to report?
27 Apr, 2024

Freedom to report?

AN accountability court has barred former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife from criticising the establishment...
After Bismah
27 Apr, 2024

After Bismah

BISMAH Maroof’s contribution to Pakistan cricket extends beyond the field. The 32-year old, Pakistan’s...
Business concerns
Updated 26 Apr, 2024

Business concerns

There is no doubt that these issues are impeding a positive business clime, which is required to boost private investment and economic growth.
Musical chairs
26 Apr, 2024

Musical chairs

THE petitioners are quite helpless. Yet again, they are being expected to wait while the bench supposed to hear...
Global arms race
26 Apr, 2024

Global arms race

THE figure is staggering. According to the annual report of Sweden-based think tank Stockholm International Peace...