Pakistan(National Times)- KARACHI: A fatal accident involving a water tanker on Tuesday has pushed the grim toll of lives lost in heavy traffic accidents in Karachi this year to 138, according to police. The latest incident occurred near the Future Mor in Landhi where an individual riding a motorcycle, identified as Muhammad Fasih, was fatally struck and by a water tanker.  Following the collision, the driver of the tanker truck immediately fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle. The police soon launched an immediate search operation and the driver’s arrest was later confirmed by the authorities.  This latest incident adds to the rising number of fatalities from heavy vehicle accidents, underscoring a growing concern for road safety in Karachi. This incident follows closely on the heels of another tragic event just days prior, on June 19, when a speeding sand-laden dumper truck overturned onto a car near Drigh Road, killing a woman and a child and injuring two others.  The devastating accident, which occurred around 3:15am, was attributed to a dangerous race between dumper trucks, crushing the vehicle beneath its heavy load. Previously, on May 31, five separate incidents claimed at least five lives, including a college professor.  The alarming frequency of high-speed dumper truck accidents, which have caused numerous fatalities and injuries in recent months, has prompted authorities to announce various safety measures.  This ongoing crisis has intensified calls for stricter enforcement of existing traffic laws and significant improvements to the city’s road infrastructure to prevent further tragedies. In March, Additional IG Karachi Javed Alam Odho underscored the need for institutional collaboration to manage traffic issues effectively. He acknowledged that ongoing development projects contribute to congestion and stressed the vital role of the Transport Department in addressing these complex challenges.