Horror on Karachi Super Highway as Bus-Tanker Crash kills 13

2026-02-13 - 13:56

KARACHI – Horror struck Karachi on Friday as passenger bus collided head-on with an oil tanker near Ansari Bridge on the M9 Super Highway, killing at least 13 people and leaving several others fighting for their lives. Officials fear the death toll could rise as many victims remain in critical condition. The injured and deceased were rushed to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, where doctors declared an emergency to cope with the massive influx of patients. TW کاٹھور کے قریب ایم نائن موٹروے پر آئل ٹینکر اور مسافر بس میں حادثہ آئی جی سندھ جاویدعالم اوڈھو کی متعلقہ پولیس حکام کو فوری طور پر جائے حادثہ پہنچنے کی ہدایت جائے حادثہ اور اطراف کے علاقے کو فوری طور پر محفوظ بنانے کا حکم۔#Sindh#Pakistan pic.twitter.com/r8veBMoQlR — Yusra Askari (@YusraSAskari) February 13, 2026 Hospital sources revealed that the identities of the victims are still unknown, adding to the tragedy’s grim uncertainty. Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad expressed profound grief over the catastrophic accident, urging medical teams to leave no stone unturned in saving lives. “Protecting citizens’ lives and property is our top priority,” he said, offering prayers for the deceased and pledging full support to grieving families. Sindh Police deployed senior officers to the scene, putting all departments on high alert due to oil spillage and potential hazards. Rescue teams and police worked tirelessly to clear the way for ambulances, while traffic was diverted to prevent further chaos. Investigations into the cause of this deadly crash are ongoing, as Karachi reels from one of its most horrific road accidents in recent memory. Three of family die as car plunges into canal