Out-of-control truck kills 13 at Hindu festival in India
NEW DELHI, India — A speeding truck in India killed 13 people when it ploughed into a crowd at a Hindu festival, officials said on Sunday, with President Droupadi Murmu describing the deaths as "heartbreaking." The heavily loaded truck reportedly lost control in the early hours of Sunday and hit devotees gathered at a temple in Gwalior, in the central state of Madhya Pradesh. The Press Trust of…
A speeding truck lost control and ran over 13 people at a Hindu festival in Gwalior, India, officials reported on Sunday. The high-profile incident in the central state of Madhya Pradesh left the crowd gathered at a temple devastated. President Droupadi Murmu expressed her deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured.
Hospital officials confirmed the tragic toll of 13 deaths, according to the Press Trust of India. India, with a population of 1.4 billion, saw over 183,000 road traffic deaths in 2025, averaging more than 500 fatalities per day, as per official data. Many tragedies stem from poor road infrastructure, poorly maintained vehicles, and tired drivers, according to reports.
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