12 die as brake-free 22-wheeler crushes many vehicles in Karak
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At least 12 people died and 15 injured when a 22-wheeler crushed many vehicles and fell on a passenger coach on Indus Highway in Karachi on Saturday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
According to the Karak deputy commissioner, the terrible accident occurred after brakes of the 22-wheeler were failed at Ambiri Kalma Chowk.
The wheeler driver lost control of his vehicle and hit a number of vehicles while trying to stop his monster truck but failed. In the end, the giant wheeler fell on a passenger coach.
As per Rescue 1122 personnel, the wheeler crushed a number of people under its wheels.
The rescue staffers feared that the death toll may rise as they were still retrieving passengers from the coach pressed by the wheeler.
Reporter Qaisar Bukhari