Karachi: A devastating accident on the ICI Bridge claimed the lives of a well-known industrialist and his son when their car was struck by a speeding trailer. The tragic incident has sparked outrage among the business community and raised concerns over the unchecked movement of heavy vehicles in the city.
According to a statement by SITE Association of Industry Karachi, deep grief was expressed over the unfortunate deaths of Ashraf Adamani and his son Naveed Adamani. The two were heading toward the SITE industrial area when a reckless trailer crashed into their vehicle. Ahmed Azeem Alvi, President of the SITE Association, emphasized the recurrent dangers posed by these heavy transport vehicles and called for urgent reforms to regulate their movement.
Governor Kamran Tessori and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah have been urged to take immediate action against the growing menace of trailers speeding through the city. Alvi highlighted that these vehicles pose a continuous threat to Karachi’s residents, calling for authorities to enforce strict controls, including banning trailers from entering urban areas during peak hours.
The SITE Association President has appealed to law enforcement agencies to actively address this issue and ensure that Karachi’s roads are safe for commuters. An emergency meeting with government officials has been demanded to devise a plan for controlling reckless trailers and preventing further loss of life.
Despite existing restrictions on heavy traffic movement, trailers continue to violate regulations, moving through the city at all hours with little oversight. Alvi criticized authorities for their lack of enforcement, stating that unregulated trailer activity contributes to severe accidents and endangers countless lives. He stressed that if these violations persist, Karachi could face a significant law-and-order crisis.
To set a strong precedent, Alvi demanded the driver responsible for this fatal trailer crash receive the harshest possible punishment. He questioned why heavy vehicles, which are supposed to operate only during designated night-time hours, are frequently seen speeding through the city during the day. “The Sindh government’s inability to control these killer trailers raises serious concerns about its authority,” he remarked.
Alvi condemned the Sindh government for leaving Karachi’s business community and citizens at the mercy of these dangerous trailers, asserting that urgent action must be taken. “The lives of Karachi’s people are not disposable. The government must take decisive steps to prevent further tragedies caused by reckless trailers,” he declared.