Punjab Newsline | Gwalior
A tragic road accident occurred near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, late Saturday night, when an out-of-control truck ran over devotees heading to the temple during Navratri. At least 12 people were killed and around 40 others were reported injured. The incident triggered panic in the area, and the injured were rushed to hospitals for treatment.
The accident took place at around 1:30 am on the road coming from the Chinor side. According to Gwalior Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dharmveer Singh, preliminary information indicated that 39 people had been taken to hospitals following the accident. Of them, 12 had died. Five to six injured people were reported to be in critical condition, with some suffering fractures. The remaining injured were also receiving medical treatment.
Truck Breaks Police Barricades and Crashes into Temple Gate
SSP Dharmveer Singh said a large number of devotees were heading to the Sheetla Mata Temple to offer prayers during Navratri. The road approaching from the Chinor side has a steep downward slope, and the movement of heavy vehicles is prohibited on this route.
According to the police, a truck loaded with paddy broke through police barricades and went out of control. The vehicle moved downhill before crashing into the outer wall and gate of the temple. Devotees present on the road were caught in its path. Two police personnel deployed at the spot were also injured in the accident.
Injured Receiving Treatment at Hospitals
Following the accident, the injured were rushed to hospitals. Police said some of them were in critical condition and required specialised medical care, while the others were also undergoing treatment.
The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. Preliminary information suggests that the truck went out of control and broke through the barricades before the collision. Further details about the cause of the accident and the sequence of events are expected to emerge after the investigation.
