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Out-of-control truck mows down pedestrians near temple in Gwalior late night
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gwalior
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 06:16 AM
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A speeding truck lost control and plowed into a crowd of pedestrians near a temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, late at night, injuring several people. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.
Late on Friday night, a truck moving at high speed lost control while passing near a prominent temple in the city of Gwalior. The vehicle veered off the road and struck a group of pedestrians who were walking nearby.
Several individuals sustained injuries in the impact and were immediately taken to local hospitals for medical treatment. Emergency services, including ambulances and police, arrived promptly at the scene to assist the victims and manage traffic.
Police officials have cordoned off the area and begun an investigation to determine whether mechanical failure, driver error, or other factors contributed to the loss of control. Further details will be released as the probe progresses.
Several individuals sustained injuries in the impact and were immediately taken to local hospitals for medical treatment. Emergency services, including ambulances and police, arrived promptly at the scene to assist the victims and manage traffic.
Police officials have cordoned off the area and begun an investigation to determine whether mechanical failure, driver error, or other factors contributed to the loss of control. Further details will be released as the probe progresses.