12 Killed As Truck Runs Over Devotees Near Temple In Madhya Pradesh

At least 10 people were killed and several others injured when a speeding truck ran over devotees traveling to the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, early Sunday. The truck, which was loaded with paddy, reportedly broke through police barricades before losing control and crashing into the temple’s outer wall and gate.

The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on a road descending from the Chhinor side, an area where heavy vehicles are restricted. According to the Times of India, 39 people were taken to the hospital, with 12 deaths reported. Five to six individuals remain in critical condition with fractures, while others sustained minor injuries, and two police personnel on duty were also injured.

An eyewitness reported to ANI that the overloaded truck came suddenly, running over people and shops. Gwalior Collector Ruchika Chauhan stated that a police checkpoint and a stopper had been in place during Navratri. NDTV reported that the vehicle crashed into the temple's outer wall and gate after breaking through police barricades.

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