Truck loses control at Indian temple, killing at least 13 devotees
A truck lost control and struck a crowd of worshippers gathered outside the Sheetla Mata Mandir temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, killing at least 13 people and injuring nearly 40 others. The accident occurred during a religious festival that had drawn large crowds to the temple. Indian authorities were expected to investigate the cause of the incident.
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A truck lost control and ploughed into a crowd of devotees outside the Sheetla Mata Mandir temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, killing at least 13 people and injuring nearly 40 others, according to AFP and the Indian Express. The accident took place during a religious festival that had drawn large numbers of worshippers to the site.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene to treat the injured, many of whom sustained serious injuries in the chaos that followed the vehicle's loss of control. Indian authorities were expected to investigate the cause of the accident, including whether mechanical failure or driver error was responsible.
Road accidents involving heavy vehicles remain a persistent hazard in India, particularly during religious gatherings and festivals when large crowds congregate in areas with limited traffic management. The incident adds to a string of similar tragedies that have periodically struck religious events across the country.
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