Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Khawaja Izharul Hassan was injured in a road accident near Karachi Toll Plaza in early hours on Sunday. MQM-P leader Amir Khan told a private news channel that Khawaja Izhar was returning home from Ghotki when road mishap occurred. As a result, he suffered head injuries and his three bodyguards were also wounded. They were rushed to a private hospital at Stadium Road where condition of Khawaja Izhar is said to be out of danger.
Upon being informed of the accident, a number of MQM-P leaders and workers reached the hospital. Sanjay Perwani of the party said the accident happened due to a lack of a diversion sign on the motorway. He said Khawaja Izhar's speedily car skidded off the road, causing injuries to him and his guards. He said he was out of danger and being treated at the hospital.