Viral Video: Sinkhole swallows moving car with women inside in Karachi

KARACHI: A moving car carrying two women was swallowed by a large sinkhole after a section of road suddenly collapsed on Tariq Road in Karachi, narrowly avoiding a major accident.

According to reports, the incident occurred near Cafe Liberty in the busy commercial area. The road caved in abruptly, causing the vehicle—along with the women inside, including the driver—to submerge into several feet of water.

Hearing the women’s cries for help, nearby citizens rushed to the scene and immediately alerted police and rescue teams.

Rescue officials arrived promptly and safely pulled the women out of the vehicle. Heavy machinery was later called in to retrieve the car, which was eventually removed using a private lifter.

Police cordoned off the area with barriers, suspending both vehicular and pedestrian movement to prevent further risk.

Authorities confirmed that both women were rescued safely with the assistance of female traffic police officers, and no injuries or loss of life were reported.

The incident sparked outrage among local residents, who criticized the performance of civic authorities, including the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC)

Citizens demanded an immediate investigation into the incident and called for accountability over the use of substandard materials in road construction.

Rescue sources said that the deteriorating condition of roads poses serious risks to the public. Locals urged the authorities to take immediate notice and carry out urgent repairs.