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14 Pilgrims Killed in Truck Crash Near Shitala Mata Temple, Gwalior
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 10:00 AM
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A truck loaded with paddy overturned on a slope near Shitala Mata Temple in Gwalior, killing 14 devotees on Saturday night.
A severe road accident occurred on the night of Saturday and Sunday near the Shitala Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, leaving fourteen pilgrims dead. The victims were on their way to the temple when a truck carrying a load of paddy lost control on a steep incline and crashed.
Eyewitnesses reported that the truck was moving at high speed down the slope, causing it to overturn and crush the crowd gathered at the roadside. The impact was described as sudden, and the sound of the crash triggered panic and screams among the onlookers.
Emergency services arrived quickly, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals while rescue teams worked to retrieve the bodies from the wreckage. Police have sealed the accident site and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the exact cause, including the possibility of overloading or brake failure.
Authorities have warned motorists about the dangers of navigating steep, poorly lit roads, especially during night hours, and have announced plans to review traffic safety measures in the area.
The incident has sparked calls from local religious groups for stricter enforcement of vehicle regulations on routes leading to pilgrimage sites.
Eyewitnesses reported that the truck was moving at high speed down the slope, causing it to overturn and crush the crowd gathered at the roadside. The impact was described as sudden, and the sound of the crash triggered panic and screams among the onlookers.
Emergency services arrived quickly, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals while rescue teams worked to retrieve the bodies from the wreckage. Police have sealed the accident site and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the exact cause, including the possibility of overloading or brake failure.
Authorities have warned motorists about the dangers of navigating steep, poorly lit roads, especially during night hours, and have announced plans to review traffic safety measures in the area.
The incident has sparked calls from local religious groups for stricter enforcement of vehicle regulations on routes leading to pilgrimage sites.