By Ahsan Mughal
KARACHI: A young motorcyclist was killed in a traffic accident in Karachi on Monday, while 11 schoolgirls were injured in a separate road mishap, underscoring growing concerns over road safety in the city.
The fatal incident took place near Magsi Chowk in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, within the limits of Malir Cantonment police. According to police, the motorcyclist lost control of his bike due to overspeeding, fell onto the road and struck the footpath, dying at the scene. His body was later shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for medico-legal formalities.
Station House Officer Agha Abdul Rasheed said the deceased appeared to be around 24 years old and could not be immediately identified. Police said efforts were under way to trace his family.
In a separate incident, at least 11 schoolgirls sustained minor injuries when a private school coaster went out of control near Café Bogie on II Chundrigar Road and mounted the footpath. Rescue officials said Edhi ambulances transported the injured students to hospital, where their condition was reported to be stable.
