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Gwalior temple tragedy: Truck crashes into devotees, killing up to 15

Gwalior truck accident Sheetla Mata Temple Madhya Pradesh Navratri tragedy road safety negligence

A paddy-laden truck caused a fatal accident near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, during the Navratri festival. Around 1:30 AM on a Saturday night, the vehicle lost control on a steep slope, breached police barricades, and crashed into a crowd of devotees and the temple's outer wall.

Reports indicate the death toll is between 12 and 15 people, including women and children, with dozens of others injured. Among the injured are two police officers who were on duty at the time. Several victims remain in critical condition.

In response to the tragedy, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced financial assistance of 400,000 rupees for the families of the deceased, 200,000 rupees for seriously injured victims, and 50,000 rupees for others. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed condolences and announced ex-gratia compensation of 200,000 rupees for the next of kin of each deceased and 50,000 rupees for the injured.

Authorities have launched investigations into the incident. The Regional Transport Office (RTO) is conducting a mechanical inspection of the truck to determine if technical failure was a factor. Additionally, police are investigating how the heavy vehicle bypassed security checkpoints and barricades on a route where such traffic is restricted. Following allegations of negligence, a City Superintendent of Police (CSP) was removed from his post and eight other police personnel were suspended.

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Amit Shah · Dharmveer Singh · Gwalior · Jyotiraditya Scindia · Mohan Yadav · Narendra Modi · Ruchika Chauhan · Sheetla Mata Temple

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12 killed as truck runs over devotees near temple in central India: police - [dailymeezan.com]
MP : काल बनकर आया धान से भरा ट्रक, ग्वालियर में मंदिर जा रहे 13 श्रद्धालुओं की दर्दनाक मौत [www.agniban.com]
Out-of-control Truck Kills 13 At Religious Festival In India’s Madhya Pradesh [sri.org.pk]
सिंधिया के सामने हाथ जोड़कर निवेदन : हमारे शहर के एसपी और कलेक्टर को हटवाइए महाराज - [navabharat.com]
MP minister Sarang vows strict action over negligence in Gwalior truck tragedy [desitalkchicago.com]
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بے قابو ٹرک کی زد میں آکر 13 افراد ہلاک [qaumitanzeem.com]
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15 killed as truck mows down devotees outside Gwalior temple [nagalandpost.com]
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ग्वालियर शीतला माता मंदिर हादसा: ज्योतिरादित्य सिंधिया ने उठाए सवाल, ट्रक मंदिर तक कैसे पहुंचा? [navbharatlive.com]
Gwalior Temple Tragedy: Death Toll Hits 15; CSP Removed, 8 Police Suspended [www.newsmobile.in]
Грузовик въехал в толпу молящихся около храма в Индии, 15 человек погибли [ru.sputnik.kz]
Gwalior Truck Accident: MP के ग्वालियर में शीतला माता मंदिर के पास ट्रक ने श्रद्धालुओं को कुचला, मृतकों की संख्या बढ़कर 14 हुई; VIDEO | 🇮🇳 LatestLY हिन्दी [hindi.latestly.com]
13 killed, over 40 injured as paddy-laden truck runs over pilgrims at Gwalior temple [thefederal.com]
PM Modi expresses grief over loss of lives in Gwalior road accident [theindianawaaz.com]
MP CM Yadav meets families of Gwalior truck mishap victims, offer condolences | Headlines [www.devdiscourse.com]
टक्कर के बाद बाइक को दूर तक घसीटता ले गया डंपर, लगी भीषण आग, पिता-पुत्र की दर्दनाक मौत | IBC24 [www.ibc24.in]
Sangrur accident: Rajnath Singh grieves death of 8 MGNREGA workers [newsable.asianetnews.com]
India News | MP Minister Sarang Vows Strict Action over Negligence in Gwalior Truck Tragedy [www.latestly.com]
ग्वालियर न्यूज,: मां के दरबार में मौत बनकर दौड़ा ट्रक, 7 की मौत; 40 से ज्यादा घायल | Truck hurtles into mother goddess's shrine, leaving 7 dead and over 40 injured [www.bhaskarhindi.com]
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Gwalior Accident: CM मोहन यादव ने किया मुआवजे का ऐलान, मृतकों के परिजनों को ₹4 लाख और घायलों को ₹2 लाख [hindi.webdunia.com]
Gwalior Accident: मंदिर जा रहे श्रद्धालुओं पर चढ़ा ट्रक, 12 की मौत, आखिर कहां हुई चूक? VIDEO [hindi.asianetnews.com]
Madhya Pradesh: 12 killed as truck runs over people near temple in Gwalior [www.news9live.com]
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Gwalior Accident : ग्वालियर में बेकाबू ट्रक का कहर, दर्दनाक हादसे में [hindikhabar.com]
Truck crashes into Indian temple: 8 police officers suspended; 1 removed from post [www.khaleejtimes.com]
Madhya Pradesh: 12 killed, 39 injured as truck rams into devotees near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior [www.dnaindia.com]
13 Killed After Speeding Truck Rams Into Devotees Outside Gwalior Temple [www.timesnownews.com]