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A tragic accident near North Nazimabad’s Landi Kotal Chowrangi in Karachi has underscored the grave dangers faced by the city’s vast working-class population. Babar, a dedicated 24-year-old food delivery rider, was instantly killed when he was hit by a truck, shattering the hopes of his struggling family.
Police identified the deceased as a resident of Nazimabad who worked as a food delivery rider. Babar’s neighbours revealed a heartbreaking detail of his struggle: he was a tireless worker who managed two jobs to make ends meet. He sold chips from a pushcart during the day and continued to work late into the night as a food rider. His life was a grim reflection of the economic pressures forcing young people into demanding and risky professions.
According to eyewitnesses who spoke to the police, the motorcyclist was reportedly using his mobile phone while riding when he suddenly came under the rear wheels of a heavy truck, dying on the spot. This incident is yet another devastating reminder of the fatalities frequently occurring on Karachi’s congested roads, often fueled by traffic negligence and the immense pressure on riders to complete orders quickly.
The police have promptly detained the truck driver and impounded the vehicle involved in the collision. Yet, this tragedy shifts the focus back to the vulnerability of thousands of young delivery workers who risk their lives daily on the dangerous urban landscape just to earn a meager living for their loved ones.
