Truck Rams into Temple, Kills 13 Devotees in Madhya Pradesh

A speeding truck ran over pilgrims gathered near a temple in Madhya Pradesh early Sunday, killing 13 people. Nearly 40 other devotees suffered injuries in the crash. The tragedy took place around 1:30 am along the road leading to the Sheetlamata Mandir in Gwalior.

The vehicle was loaded with paddy when the driver lost control. It rammed straight into devotees who were resting and waiting by the roadside. The truck then crashed directly into the temple wall before coming to a stop.

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Police confirmed that a large crowd of worshippers had gathered outside the shrine during the night. Many victims were sitting on the pavement when the heavy vehicle struck them without warning.

"Thirteen persons were killed near the Sheetlamata Mandir when an uncontrolled truck loaded with paddy hit devotees waiting on the roadside," Gwalior Superintendent of Police Dharamvir Yadav told news agency PTI.

Emergency teams and local police arrived quickly to move the victims away from the debris. Rescuers transported dozens of wounded people to nearby medical centers for immediate care.

Health workers continue to treat around 40 injured devotees across local hospitals. Police, officials noted. that several patients remain in critical condition following the collision.

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Superintendent of Police, Yadav stated. that four to five of the injured people are in serious condition. Medical staff are closely monitoring these patients as treatment continues.

Authorities have started an inquiry into how the truck driver lost control on the temple approach. Officers inspected the damaged wall and the vehicle at the scene. Further legal steps are underway following the incident on the temple road.