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14 Killed, 29 Injured as Uncontrolled Truck Plows into Pilgrims at Gwalior’s Shitala Mata Temple
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gwalior
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 07:45 AM
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A fast‑moving paddy‑laden truck lost control on Chinour Road’s slope and collided with devotees entering the Shitala Mata Temple in Gwalior, killing 14 and injuring 29.
A severe road accident occurred on the night between Saturday and Sunday near the Shitala Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. A truck carrying a load of paddy descended the steep Chinour Road at high speed, lost control and rammed into a group of devotees waiting at the temple entrance.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, evacuating the injured to nearby hospitals. Preliminary reports confirm that 14 worshippers lost their lives while 29 others sustained injuries of varying severity.
Local police have sealed the accident site for investigation and are collecting statements from witnesses. The incident has sparked concerns over traffic management on the congested approach to the temple, especially during weekend evenings.
Authorities have urged motorists to adhere to speed limits and exercise caution on steep road sections, particularly near places of worship that attract large crowds.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, evacuating the injured to nearby hospitals. Preliminary reports confirm that 14 worshippers lost their lives while 29 others sustained injuries of varying severity.
Local police have sealed the accident site for investigation and are collecting statements from witnesses. The incident has sparked concerns over traffic management on the congested approach to the temple, especially during weekend evenings.
Authorities have urged motorists to adhere to speed limits and exercise caution on steep road sections, particularly near places of worship that attract large crowds.