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Truck crash near Gwalior's Shitala Mata Temple claims life of Gaurav Parihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 05:01 PM
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A truck collision near the Shitala Mata Temple in Gwalior killed Gaurav Parihar; his brother Saurabh ran eight kilometres to fetch a Hydra crane but arrived too late.
A heavy‑load truck struck a vehicle close to the Shitala Mata Temple on the outskirts of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, resulting in the death of 25‑year‑old Gaurav Parihar. Emergency services were alerted immediately, but the impact caused severe injuries that proved fatal.
In a desperate effort to save his brother, Saurabh Parihar sprinted approximately eight kilometres to a nearby construction site, secured a Hydra crane, and rushed back to the crash scene. Despite his swift action, the rescue team arrived after the victim had already succumbed to his injuries.
Local police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the collision and are examining whether road conditions or driver error contributed to the accident. The site remains cordoned off while investigators collect evidence and interview witnesses.
Authorities have advised commuters to use alternate routes around the temple area as traffic management measures are being implemented to prevent further disruptions.
In a desperate effort to save his brother, Saurabh Parihar sprinted approximately eight kilometres to a nearby construction site, secured a Hydra crane, and rushed back to the crash scene. Despite his swift action, the rescue team arrived after the victim had already succumbed to his injuries.
Local police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the collision and are examining whether road conditions or driver error contributed to the accident. The site remains cordoned off while investigators collect evidence and interview witnesses.
Authorities have advised commuters to use alternate routes around the temple area as traffic management measures are being implemented to prevent further disruptions.