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Crime
Truck carrying potatoes hits tractor on Shivpuri bypass, killing Gwalior man
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 04:01 PM
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A potato‑laden truck rammed a tractor from behind on the Shivpuri bypass, killing 28‑year‑old Shailendra Gurjar of Gwalior and injuring two others.
A truck loaded with potatoes collided with a tractor from behind on the Shivpuri bypass near the Parmjeet Hotel. The impact caused the truck to overturn, trapping the occupants inside.
The accident resulted in the death of 28‑year‑old Shailendra Gurjar, a resident of Gwalior. Two other individuals, identified as Gaurav and Kalu, sustained injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Kotwali police have registered a case against the driver of the truck and launched an investigation into the circumstances that led to the crash. Authorities are examining whether traffic rules were violated and if the load was secured properly.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety on busy bypass routes in Madhya Pradesh, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of vehicle loading standards and driver vigilance.
The accident resulted in the death of 28‑year‑old Shailendra Gurjar, a resident of Gwalior. Two other individuals, identified as Gaurav and Kalu, sustained injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Kotwali police have registered a case against the driver of the truck and launched an investigation into the circumstances that led to the crash. Authorities are examining whether traffic rules were violated and if the load was secured properly.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety on busy bypass routes in Madhya Pradesh, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of vehicle loading standards and driver vigilance.