A road rage incident in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Johar Mor area has gone viral on social media after a woman allegedly blocked traffic following a collision between a rickshaw and her car. The incident caused a traffic jam and drew a large crowd to the scene.
According to police, the incident took place on the morning of October 28. The woman became angry after the rickshaw struck her car and caused damage. The confrontation reportedly led to damage involving the rickshaw and other vehicles, while traffic came to a standstill.
Woman Sits in Rickshaw and Demands Car Keys
Police said the woman sat in the rickshaw driver’s seat after the collision and continued demanding the keys to her car.
As people gathered around the vehicles, the situation disrupted traffic on the road connecting Rashid Minhas Road to Johar Mor. The crowd and the confrontation made it difficult for motorists to pass through the area.
A video of the incident has since circulated widely on social media, attracting attention because of the unusual scenes recorded at the roadside.
Viral Video Shows Woman Climbing Onto Car Bonnet
The footage shows the woman appearing agitated and attempting to stop traffic. At one point, a citizen tried to drive his car away from the scene.
The woman then climbed onto the bonnet of the moving vehicle. The man subsequently pushed her off the car, according to the circulating video.
The incident raised concerns about road safety and the risks of confrontations between motorists. Such disputes can become dangerous when people stand in front of moving vehicles or attempt to stop traffic on busy roads.
The available account does not provide details about any injuries resulting from the confrontation.
Police Take Woman to Shahrah-e-Faisal Police Station
Police said officers reached the scene after receiving information about the incident. They later took the woman to Shahrah-e-Faisal police station.
According to police, the woman’s family subsequently arrived at the station and apologised. They also assured authorities that the losses suffered by those affected would be compensated.
The reported assurance followed the dispute over damage caused during the incident. However, the available information does not specify the final amount of compensation or whether a formal settlement was completed.
The incident highlights how a minor road collision can escalate into a public confrontation, disrupting traffic and putting people at risk. Authorities have not provided further details about any formal legal action in the available account.
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