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Four Mumbai pilgrims killed in Gujarat as SUV collides with truck
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 04:30 PM
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A road crash in Gujarat involving an SUV and a truck resulted in the deaths of four Mumbai residents travelling to a temple.
A road accident in Gujarat has left four people from Mumbai dead. The victims were on a pilgrimage to a temple when their vehicle was involved in a collision.
The incident occurred when an SUV struck a truck on the highway, causing severe injuries that proved fatal for all four passengers.
Local police have opened an investigation into the cause of the crash and are working to identify the deceased. The authorities have also informed the families in Mumbai and are coordinating with the Mumbai police for further procedures.
Road safety officials have urged drivers to exercise caution, especially on busy inter‑state routes frequented by pilgrims.
The incident underscores the need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations on highways connecting major religious sites.
The incident occurred when an SUV struck a truck on the highway, causing severe injuries that proved fatal for all four passengers.
Local police have opened an investigation into the cause of the crash and are working to identify the deceased. The authorities have also informed the families in Mumbai and are coordinating with the Mumbai police for further procedures.
Road safety officials have urged drivers to exercise caution, especially on busy inter‑state routes frequented by pilgrims.
The incident underscores the need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations on highways connecting major religious sites.