Water tanker runs over, kills biker in Manghopir
KARACHI: A fast-moving water tanker ran over and killed a motorcyclist and injured the pillion rider in the Manghopir area on Monday, police said.
They said that Muhammad Jameel, 50, and Akmal Azam, 40, were heading somewhere on a motorcycle when a recklessly driven water tanker hit them.
They sustained critical injuries and were taken to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital where doctors pronounced Jameel dead while Azam was admitted for treatment.
The driver responsible for the fatal accident managed to escape from the spot, leaving behind the heavy vehicle that was impounded by the police.
Published in Dawn, June 9th, 2026
