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Runaway Truck Hits Gwalior Temple, Death Toll Rises to 16
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 12:31 PM
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A runaway truck collided with a temple in Gwalior, killing 16 people, including Motiram who died 52 hours after the crash.
A runaway truck barreled into a temple complex in Gwalior, causing a deadly crush that has now claimed 16 lives. Rescue teams arrived within minutes, pulling victims from the wreckage and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. Among those rescued was a man identified as Motiram, who succumbed to his injuries 52 hours after the incident, raising the death count to the current figure.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the truck's loss of control, while police have cordoned off the area to facilitate forensic work. Hospital officials reported that most of the deceased were devotees present for morning prayers when the vehicle struck the shrine.
The incident has prompted calls for stricter traffic management around religious sites, with municipal officials saying they will review existing safety protocols. Families of the victims are being provided with counseling and financial assistance as per state guidelines.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the truck's loss of control, while police have cordoned off the area to facilitate forensic work. Hospital officials reported that most of the deceased were devotees present for morning prayers when the vehicle struck the shrine.
The incident has prompted calls for stricter traffic management around religious sites, with municipal officials saying they will review existing safety protocols. Families of the victims are being provided with counseling and financial assistance as per state guidelines.