12 Dead, Several Injured as Truck Runs over Devotees Near Gwalior's Sheetla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh

12 killed, over 30 injured as truck mows down devotees near temple in Gwalior

12 killed, over 30 injured as truck mows down devotees near temple in Gwalior

12 killed as truck hits devotees, crashes into Gwalior temple gate; mechanical failure suspected

Police said five-six prasad stalls were damaged and nearly 41 people were hit in the accident.

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

The truck reportedly broke through police barricades before running over pilgrims on the road and crashing into the temple's outer wall and gate.

13 devotees crushed to death after truck crashes through Gwalior temple wall

According to official accounts, 39 people were taken to a nearby hospital, of whom 13 have died. Police have registered a case, and an investigation is underway.

12 dead, several injured as truck runs over devotees near Gwalior's Sheetla Mata temple in Madhya Pradesh

At approximately 1:30 AM, a truck lost control while approaching the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior. The vehicle broke through police barricades and collided with gathered devotees, causing widespread chaos and injury. Tragically, 12 people were reported dead, with several others sustaining serious injuries. Authorities have launched an investigation into how the truck bypassed safety measures in place during Navratri.

Madhya Pradesh: 12 dead, several injured as truck runs over devotees near Gwalior’s Sheetla Mata temple

At least 12 people have died and several others have been injured after an out-of-control truck crashed into devotees gathered near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior late Saturday night, breaking through a police checkpoint and damaging the temple’s gate and outer wall.