M9 Motorway crash death toll climbs to 14 victims after

M9 Motorway – (Web Desk) – The death toll from the tragic multi-vehicle accident near Kathore on the M9 Motorway has risen to 14 after more injured victims lost their lives during treatment. Rescue officials confirmed that the deceased included women and children, and several passengers were thrown off a bridge due to the force of the collision.

According to police, the accident happened on Friday when an oil tanker, a passenger coach, and other vehicles crashed. Authorities said the coach was travelling on the wrong side of the road, which led to the deadly collision. Initially, 11 bodies were taken to the Edhi Sohrab Goth mortuary, where grieving relatives spoke to Geo News about their loss. Later, three more injured victims passed away, increasing the total number of deaths.

Family members shared that 12 of those who died belonged to the same family from Kotri. They had travelled to Shah Latif Town to attend a wedding and were returning home when the accident happened. After completing legal procedures, the bodies will be taken back to Kotri for burial.

Police officials said the oil tanker driver, identified as Rafiullah, was also killed in the incident. Rescue officials said an injured child who died during treatment was identified as three-year-old Imran.

Sindh Inspector General of Police Javed Akhtar Odho directed police to reach the site immediately and ordered that the area and its surroundings be secured to facilitate rescue and investigation efforts.

President Asif Ali Zardari also expressed grief over the incident and directed the Sindh government to ensure immediate and best possible medical treatment for the injured.

In a statement issued on Friday, the president offered prayers for the departed souls and extended condolences to the bereaved families. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident.

He directed the Sindh government to ensure the provision of immediate and best possible medical treatment to the injured.

Fatal road accidents are common in Pakistan, where traffic rules are rarely followed and roads in many rural areas are in poor condition.

Earlier this month, three people, including a woman and her minor daughter, died in an accident between passenger van and truck on M9 Motorway near Lunikot in Jamshoro district.

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The 136-km M9 Motorway, which connects Karachi and Hyderabad, is in a state of deterioration. Bumps, cracks and uneven patches have raised serious concerns among commuters.