Gwalior Tragedy: 12 Killed as Uncontrolled Truck Ploughs Into Devotees Near Sheetla Mata Temple
Gwalior Tragedy: 12 Killed as Uncontrolled Truck Ploughs Into Devotees Near Sheetla Mata Temple
At least 12 people were killed and several others injured after an out-of-control truck ploughed into devotees and roadside shops near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior late at night.
The truck, which was loaded with paddy, reportedly broke through police barricades and sped down a steep slope before crashing into the temple’s outer wall and gate.
According to Gwalior Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dharmveer Singh, 39 people were taken to hospital following the accident. Of them, 12 have died, while five to six people, including two police personnel, are reported to be seriously injured.
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh: Twelve people were killed and around 27, including two police personnel, were injured after a truck loaded with paddy sacks lost control while descending a hill and crashed into shops near the historic Sheetla Mata Temple. The accident also damaged several shops and two-wheelers. An investigation is underway to determine who allowed the truck to enter the area, which is closed to heavy vehicles during Navratri. Locals demand compensation for the victims’ families, free treatment for the injured and strict action against those responsible.
— IANS (@ians_india) October 18, 2026
The district administration has ordered an investigation into how a heavy vehicle entered a route where its movement was restricted. A team from the Regional Transport Office (RTO) has also been sent to the site to examine possible technical faults in the vehicle.
The injured are undergoing treatment at the district hospital. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and are expected to take further action based on the findings.
By EP Web Desk
