Twelve Pilgrims Killed as Truck Hits Crowd in India’s Gwalior
Summary
At least 12 pilgrims were killed and 27 others injured when a rice-laden truck lost control and plowed into a crowd near the Sheetala Mata temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Several of the injured are in critical condition as authorities investigate how the truck entered a restricted road.
Key Points
- At least 12 pilgrims died and 27 others were injured after a truck hit a crowd near the Sheetala Mata temple in Gwalior.
- Officials said five to six of the injured are in critical condition.
- The truck reportedly bypassed police barricades on a road where heavy vehicles were banned before crashing into the temple’s outer wall and gate.
- Authorities have launched an investigation and are inspecting the vehicle to determine the cause of the crash.
