Teenage girl killed as dumper hits motorcycle in Karachi’s Bhains Colony

A 13-year-old girl was killed and her three siblings were injured when a dumper truck hit their motorcycle in Karachi's Bhains Colony as they were returning home from tuition, according to the family.

The deceased girl's family said that four siblings were riding the motorcycle when the dumper struck it.

According to the family, the motorcycle was being driven by the girl’s underage brother. Two other siblings, 10-year-old Abner and nine-year-old Calista, were also on the motorcycle.

The family said the four siblings were returning home from tuition when the accident occurred. The dumper driver fled the scene after the accident.

The affected family has called on the government to take action against speeding dumper trucks.