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Speeding Truck Kills 25 Sheep and Goats on Gujarat Highway
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News18•08-10-2026, 16:44
Speeding Truck Kills 25 Sheep and Goats on Gujarat Highway
- •At least 25 sheep and goats were killed when a speeding truck crashed into a flock on the Kutch National Highway in Gujarat's Morbi district.
- •The animals were being herded by Maldhari cattle herders across the busy highway towards Kutch when the accident occurred.
- •The collision resulted in 23 sheep and two goats dying on the spot, with around 25 other animals sustaining injuries.
- •CCTV footage captured the high-speed truck running through the flock, and the horrifying incident was widely shared on social media.
- •Maliya Miyana police registered a complaint based on the owners' statements and initiated legal action against the truck driver.
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At least 25 sheep and goats were killed after a speeding truck crashed into a flock being led by Maldhari cattle herders as they crossed the Kutch National Highway near Maliya Miyana in Gujarat’s Morbi district.
The collision resulted in the immediate death of 23 sheep and two goats at the spot, while around 25 to 30 other animals sustained injuries in the accident.
Following the incident captured on CCTV, Maliya Miyana police arrived at the location, registered a formal complaint based on statements from the animal owners, and initiated further legal action against the truck driver.
