Karachi, June 27 -- In response to a worrying rise in road accidents, the Sindh Police has launched a Driving Training School at the Saeedabad Police Training College in Karachi. The initiative aims to promote safer roads and reduce the high number of fatalities caused by untrained drivers, especially those operating heavy vehicles.

The city witnessed nearly 500 deaths and over 4,800 injuries in 2024 due to traffic accidents. Many involved dumpers and water tankers. Last month, public outrage erupted when a woman died and her husband was injured in Korangi after being hit by a water tanker, pushing authorities to take action.

The training school offers an 18-hour structured driving course, split into three phases. It covers classroom th...