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Crime
Truck Crash Near Shitala Mata Temple Claims 15 Lives in Gwalior, Driver Arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gwalior
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 04:01 PM
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A heavy truck plunged down a slope near Shitala Mata temple on Chinaur Road, killing 15 devotees and injuring 26 others, including two police officers, at about 1:30 a.m. The driver and owner were taken into custody.
A heavy truck lost control and tumbled down a slope near the Shitala Mata temple on Chinaur Road in Gwalior at approximately 1:30 a.m. The crash left 15 devotees dead and 26 people injured, among them two police officers.\nThe incident occurred during the late‑night rush of pilgrims visiting the temple.\nPreliminary investigations suggest the driver was navigating the road using Google Maps, which may have contributed to the loss of control.\nPolice have arrested both the truck’s driver and its owner, citing negligence and failure to ensure safe driving conditions.