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

Download AppNewsIndiaMadhya Pradesh13 devotees crushed to death after truck crashes through Gwalior temple wall A total of 39 people were injured and taken to the nearby hospital, of whom 13 people have died. The police have registered a case, and a probe is underway.13 dead, several injured after truck crashed into temple wall in GwaliorOct 18, 2026 07:24 ISTAt least 13 people were killed, and 38 others were injured after a truck loaded with paddy broke through police barricades and ploughed into devotees heading to the Sheetla Mata temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior early Sunday. The accident occurred around 1.30 am on the Chhinor road, where heavy vehicles are restricted because of a steep slope.As per information available, the truck had been stopped on the road but broke through the barricades, lost control and hurtled down the slope before crashing into the temple’s outer wall and gate. Devotees walking along the road were crushed under the vehicle.A total of 39 people were taken to hospital, of whom 12 died, the SSP said. Five to six injured people are in critical condition with fractures, while the others sustained minor injuries and are receiving treatment. Two police personnel deployed at the spot were also injured.- Ends