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Gwalior truck crash victims' families say police offered no assistance
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 09:01 AM
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Families of those injured in a truck collision near Gwalior allege that police did not provide any help in the hours following the accident.
A multi‑vehicle collision involving a heavy truck occurred on the outskirts of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, leaving several passengers injured. According to relatives of the victims, emergency services arrived late and police officers present at the scene did not intervene or coordinate rescue efforts.
The families claim they waited for hours before any official assistance was offered, forcing them to rely on bystanders and private vehicles to transport the injured to nearby hospitals. Local witnesses corroborated the delay, noting that police vehicles remained parked nearby without taking action.
Authorities have not yet issued a statement responding to the accusations. The incident has sparked calls for a review of emergency response protocols in the region, with community leaders urging the police department to address the alleged negligence.
Police officials are expected to investigate the matter and provide a detailed report on the response timeline. Meanwhile, the victims continue to receive medical treatment, and their families are seeking accountability for the perceived lack of police support.
The families claim they waited for hours before any official assistance was offered, forcing them to rely on bystanders and private vehicles to transport the injured to nearby hospitals. Local witnesses corroborated the delay, noting that police vehicles remained parked nearby without taking action.
Authorities have not yet issued a statement responding to the accusations. The incident has sparked calls for a review of emergency response protocols in the region, with community leaders urging the police department to address the alleged negligence.
Police officials are expected to investigate the matter and provide a detailed report on the response timeline. Meanwhile, the victims continue to receive medical treatment, and their families are seeking accountability for the perceived lack of police support.