Six children were injured when a school van caught fire in Karachi’s Nazimabad area on Monday morning. The incident occurred near Kuba Mosque around 7:30 a.m. According to rescue officials, the fire was likely caused by overheating or a short circuit. The van was completely destroyed in the blaze, and nearby residents quickly rushed to help.
Three of the injured children were taken to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, while the remaining three were transferred to Civil Hospital Karachi. Eyewitnesses reported that the fire was put out before it spread further, preventing more injuries. Authorities have confirmed that two of the children are in critical condition, and an investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
This incident comes just months after another similar tragedy in Karachi. In Orangi Town, 14 children were injured when their school van also caught fire. Some of the children suffered serious burn injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals. Severe cases were moved to the burns ward at Civil Hospital Karachi for specialized treatment.
Rescue officials are working to gather more information and determine the exact cause of these fires. The frequency of such incidents has raised concerns about the safety standards of school transport in Karachi. Authorities are under pressure to ensure that proper safety measures are in place to prevent such accidents.
The tragic event has left many parents and residents worried about the safety of children using school transport. As the investigation continues, there are calls for greater accountability and improvements in vehicle maintenance to protect young lives.
