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Death Toll in M9 Motorway Crash Rises to 13; FIR Registered for Negligent Driving
Tragedy on Karachi’s M9 Motorway: death toll climbs to 13 after multi-vehicle crash. FIR lodged for unintentional homicide and negligent driving. Several victims belonged to the same family, officials confirm.
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by News Desk
2026-02-14
Death Toll in M9 Motorway Crash Rises to 13; FIR Registered for Negligent Driving

The death toll from a devastating multi-vehicle crash on the M9 Motorway has risen to 13, officials confirmed on Saturday, as police registered a first information report (FIR) on charges including unintentional homicide and negligent driving.

Dr Mohammed Sabir Memon, Executive Director of the Trauma Centre at Civil Hospital Karachi, told Dawn that six injured individuals were brought to the facility on Friday evening. A six-year-old boy later succumbed to his injuries during treatment.

According to Dr Memon, one injured person has been discharged, while four remain under treatment, including one in critical condition.

A spokesperson for the Edhi Foundation stated that 12 of the deceased victims belonged to the same family, amplifying the scale of the tragedy.

FIR Registered on Multiple Charges

Gadap police have registered an FIR under Sections 320 (unintentional homicide caused by rash or negligent driving) and 337-G (injuries) of the Pakistan Penal Code, along with relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Ordinance. The complaint was filed by Motorway police Sub-Inspector Mushtaq Ahmed.

Station House Officer Sarfraz Jatoi said four vehicles were involved in the collision: an oil tanker, a trailer, a Hilux pickup, and a passenger van.

The drivers of the oil tanker and the Hilux pickup died on the spot. The trailer driver was released after an initial investigation, while the driver of the passenger van fled the scene and remains at large.

Initial Probe Findings

According to the initial probe, the tanker driver was allegedly driving recklessly. Investigators said the tanker first struck the trailer, causing both heavy vehicles to lose control. The tanker then collided with the Hilux pickup and the passenger van, which were reportedly travelling in the wrong direction.

Police said the tanker had a “fitness issue,” and during examination, it was found that neither a valid fitness certificate nor a driver’s licence was available.

The FIR further revealed that the passenger coach lacked both a route permit and a fitness certificate and had previously been fined. Authorities noted that both the passenger van and the Hilux pickup were travelling against traffic when the collision occurred.

Witnesses quoted in the FIR stated that the van and pickup were coming from the wrong direction when they collided with the tanker, worsening the impact after the tanker had already struck the trailer.

Ongoing Investigation

Police officials said efforts are underway to arrest the absconding van driver and further investigate regulatory violations linked to the vehicles involved.

The tragic accident has once again raised serious concerns about road safety enforcement, vehicle fitness compliance, and reckless driving on major highways connecting Karachi to other parts of Sindh.
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