KU student among three die in accidents

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KARACHI: Two brothers and a student of Karachi University were killed in road traffic accidents in the city on Wednesday, police said.

They said Ayesha, 19, was on her way to the university on a motorbike along with her father when he suddenly applied the brakes. As a result, Ayesha fell from the motorbike and a water tanker coming from behind ran her over.

The driver fled, leaving behind the tanker that was seized by police.

In Korangi Industrial Area, two brothers — Baber Ali and Ahmer Ali — were riding a motorbike when apparently a fast-moving bus hit them near Vita Chowrangi. They fell on road and died.

The bus driver escaped from the scene, abandoning the vehicle. Police have impounded the vehicle.

Published in Dawn, March 3rd, 2022

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