US EditionIndore truck accident: Two killed, 8 injured as speeding truck rams into several vehicles, catches fire
A speeding truck driven by an intoxicated driver struck pedestrians and vehicles, killing two and injuring 13, with several victims in serious condition, police said.
- On September 15, 2025, a fast-moving truck veered off course in Indore's Shikshak Nagar area, crashing into pedestrians and multiple vehicles, which led to a fire.
- The accident happened because the intoxicated driver drove at high speed and lost control, which led the truck to turn suddenly into the crowd.
- A motorcycle became lodged beneath the truck during the collision and ignited because of the heat generated by friction, causing the fire to rapidly spread and consume the truck, filling the area with flames and smoke.
- Two people died on the spot while nine others were injured, with three in serious condition, and the truck driver was detained and is under investigation according to police officials.
- Authorities sealed the area, diverted traffic to aid rescue efforts, and Madhya Pradesh's Chief Minister Mohan Yadav called the incident tragic while ordering a detailed inquiry into heavy vehicle entry timings.
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Two People Killed, 9 Injured After Truck Hits Several People in MP's Indore
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The accident occurred on Kalani Nagar Road under the jurisdiction of Aerodrum Police station in the district at around 7:30 pm. The truck driver hit several vehicles in a span of around 500 meters and dragged a bike along, he added. India News | Two People Killed, 9 Injured After Truck Hits Several People in MP's Indore.
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The accident occurred on Kalani Nagar Road under the jurisdiction of Aerodrum Police station in the district at around 7:30 pm. The truck driver hit several vehicles in a span of around 500 meters and dragged a bike along, he added.
Indore truck accident: Two killed, 8 injured as speeding truck rams into several vehicles, catches fire
Following the collision, the truck stopped at Bada Ganpati, where it caught fire. The drunk truck driver, who hit two-wheeler, four-wheeler drivers for a kilometre, has been taken into police custody.
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