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Tragedy in Gwalior: 13 Dead and 40 Injured as Truck Rams into Devotees Near Temple
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News18•18-10-2026, 08:15
Tragedy in Gwalior: 13 Dead and 40 Injured as Truck Rams into Devotees Near Temple
- •Thirteen people were killed and nearly 40 others injured when an uncontrolled truck crashed into devotees near a temple in Gwalior.
- •The tragic incident occurred around 1.30 am on the Sheetlamata Mandir road after the truck driver lost control of the vehicle.
- •The truck, loaded with paddy, hit devotees waiting on the roadside and finally stopped after hitting the temple wall.
- •Police reported that the condition of four to five injured individuals is serious.
- •Rescue operations were promptly initiated and are ongoing under the supervision of senior officials.
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The tragic accident occurred when a truck driver lost control of the vehicle near Sheetlamata Mandir in Gwalior. The truck, which was loaded with paddy, veered off and crashed into devotees waiting on the roadside before hitting the temple wall.
Thirteen people lost their lives and nearly 40 others sustained injuries when the uncontrolled truck plowed into devotees near the temple. Medical officials confirmed that four to five of the injured victims are in serious condition.
The incident took place in the wee hours of Sunday, October 18, 2026, at approximately 1.30 am on the Sheetlamata Mandir road in Gwalior. Senior officials and emergency response teams quickly arrived at the scene to supervise rescue operations and assist the victims.
