4 children suffer burn injuries as school van catches fire in Karachi

E-Paper | April 29, 2026

Four school children in Karachi suffered burn injuries on Saturday when their van caught fire, DawnNewsTV reported citing Orangi Town police.

The police said that the children were shifted to Civil Hospital Karachi, where two of the injured quartet were admitted to the burns centre.

The hospital's burns centre incharge, Dr Ahmer, said that the children had received minor injuries and were out of danger.

According to a fire brigade official, the van was carrying children to their school when it caught fire due to a short circuit.

The short circuit occurred as the vehicle was heat up, the official said, adding that the van's inner portion was badly damaged due to the resultant blaze.

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Imtiaz Ali is a Karachi-based reporter for Dawn with over 25 years of experience in the field. His reporting portfolio encompasses crime, politics, and the provincial legislature, alongside coverage of the courts, government affairs, and the health sector.

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Surya Kant Agrawal

Jan 05, 2019 03:06pm

Looks like Suzuki van run on CNG

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Jan 05, 2019 09:37pm

School buses are subject to extra care worldwide.The color of buses is yellow and every commuter respect school bus rights. The use of CNG or LPG is never recommended for school vehicles.The Provincial Govt must pass regulation and stop this menace.

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Riaz uddin

Jan 06, 2019 05:11am

Tragic event! Safety rules are observed neither by traffic police nor transit operators. Lawlessness is permeated througout Pakistan and Karachi is of.course no exception!

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