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Truck Accident Near Temple Claims 12 Lives in Central India
✍️ Anadolu Ajansı
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 09:47 AM
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A truck crashed into a crowd of devotees near a temple in central India, killing 12 people, police said.
A heavy truck collided with a group of devotees gathered near a temple in central India, resulting in the deaths of 12 individuals, police officials confirmed.
The incident occurred in the early hours when the vehicle, traveling at an unknown speed, failed to stop and ran over the crowd.
Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash and are coordinating with local emergency services to assess the situation.
Authorities are also reviewing traffic control measures around the temple area to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The local community has expressed shock and grief, with several families seeking support from relief agencies.
The incident occurred in the early hours when the vehicle, traveling at an unknown speed, failed to stop and ran over the crowd.
Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash and are coordinating with local emergency services to assess the situation.
Authorities are also reviewing traffic control measures around the temple area to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The local community has expressed shock and grief, with several families seeking support from relief agencies.