Woman killed as lorry overturns onto house
A tragic accident occurred when a lorry overturned onto a house, resulting in the death of a 60-year-old woman. The victim, Mariam Beevi, was trapped under debris after the vehicle lost control and crashed into her home. Rescue efforts were initiated, but unfortunately, they were unable to save her.
- ▪A 60-year-old woman named Mariam Beevi was killed when a lorry overturned onto her house.
- ▪The accident happened around 3 a.m. while the family was asleep.
- ▪The lorry lost control due to overspeeding and crashed into an electric post before hitting the house.
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A 60-year-old woman was killed after a lorry carrying rock chips overturned onto her house in the early hours of Sunday. The deceased was identified as Mariam Beevi, a native of Parakode. The accident occurred near School Junction on KP Road at around 3 a.m. while the family was asleep.According to sources, the lorry, loaded with chipped rocks, lost control due to overspeeding. The vehicle first rammed into an electric post on the roadside before overturning onto the nearby house of Mariam Beevi. The impact of the crash caused the wall of the house to collapse completely. Mariam Beevi, who was sleeping inside the room, was trapped under the debris and stones from the overturned lorry.Hearing the loud noise, local residents rushed to the spot.
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