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KARACHI: At least eight lives were lost Monday night in different traffic accidents around the country, Geo News reported.

Six people were killed and five others ? including a child ? injured in a truck-van collision on the metropolis' Malir Link Road, rescue sources said.

Authorities added that of the deceased, two expired after the accident, succumbing to their injuries on way to and after reaching the hospital, respectively.

Two children and two women were among those who died.

Other injured people are being transferred to nearby medical facilities, rescue officers added.

Two dead in Mian Channu

A mini truck smashed into a motorcycle here near the Toll Plaza Monday night, rescue officials explained.

Two ? including a woman ? of those involved in the accident died on the spot, authorities added.