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Crime
SUV rams into pilgrims at Gujarat’s Ambaji shrine, killing one; mob torches vehicle
✍️ India Today
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 04:17 AM
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A Scorpio SUV struck a crowd of pilgrims near the Ambaji shrine in Gujarat, killing one person. Angered by the crash, the gathered devotees set the vehicle ablaze.
A Scorpio SUV ploughed into a group of pilgrims traveling to the Ambaji shrine in Gujarat, causing the death of one individual. The vehicle, which was moving on the highway leading to the holy site, struck the crowd as they were gathered near the temple complex.
Witnesses said the impact triggered panic and anger among the devotees, who quickly surrounded the SUV. In the ensuing chaos, the crowd set the vehicle on fire, reportedly to express their outrage over the loss of life.
Local police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, rescued the driver, and began an investigation into the cause of the collision. Authorities have also detained several persons suspected of inciting the mob violence. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while the deceased was identified by relatives.
The incident has prompted calls for stricter traffic enforcement around pilgrimage sites, especially during peak visitation periods, to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Witnesses said the impact triggered panic and anger among the devotees, who quickly surrounded the SUV. In the ensuing chaos, the crowd set the vehicle on fire, reportedly to express their outrage over the loss of life.
Local police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, rescued the driver, and began an investigation into the cause of the collision. Authorities have also detained several persons suspected of inciting the mob violence. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while the deceased was identified by relatives.
The incident has prompted calls for stricter traffic enforcement around pilgrimage sites, especially during peak visitation periods, to prevent similar tragedies in the future.