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Crime
Three Women Killed by High‑Speed Truck After Krishna Janmashtami Darshan in Muraina
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 12:02 PM
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Three women returning from a Krishna Janmashtami temple visit were crushed by a fast‑moving truck in Muraina, Madhya Pradesh, and died on the spot. Police have arrested the driver and launched an investigation.
Muraina, Madhya Pradesh – On the evening of Krishna Janmashtami, a high‑speed truck barreled onto a rural road and struck three women who were walking back from a temple. The impact was severe, and the victims succumbed to their injuries at the scene.
The three women, whose identities have not been released, were returning from the temple after participating in the Janmashtami celebrations. Witnesses said the truck was traveling at a speed that left little time to avoid the collision.
Local police arrived promptly, secured the site, and apprehended the truck driver on the spot. The driver has been taken into custody for further questioning, and a formal investigation into possible traffic violations and negligence has been opened.
Authorities have urged motorists to observe speed limits, especially during festive periods when pedestrian traffic increases. The incident underscores the need for stricter enforcement of road safety measures in the region.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials will release additional details as they become available.
The three women, whose identities have not been released, were returning from the temple after participating in the Janmashtami celebrations. Witnesses said the truck was traveling at a speed that left little time to avoid the collision.
Local police arrived promptly, secured the site, and apprehended the truck driver on the spot. The driver has been taken into custody for further questioning, and a formal investigation into possible traffic violations and negligence has been opened.
Authorities have urged motorists to observe speed limits, especially during festive periods when pedestrian traffic increases. The incident underscores the need for stricter enforcement of road safety measures in the region.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials will release additional details as they become available.