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title: "Truck kills 12 devotees near Gwalior temple"
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published: "2026-10-18T03:46:00.137Z"
source_reported: "2026-10-18T03:14:54.000Z"
updated: "2026-10-18T08:15:26.108Z"
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critic_score: 61
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# Truck kills 12 devotees near Gwalior temple

*An out-of-control vehicle crashed into pilgrims, damaging temple property and prompting an investigation.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to named officials, with one outlet providing a full report.
- Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Multiple sources provide details, but some reports are digests and lack depth.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use strong language like 'tragedy' and 'horrific' but are generally supported by the content.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- A truck carrying paddy crashed into devotees near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens.
- The incident occurred when the truck lost control on a steep slope, breaking through police barricades before hitting the pilgrims.
- Authorities have launched an investigation into how the truck bypassed police checkpoints.
- There is a discrepancy in the reported number of fatalities, with some officials stating 11 deaths and others 12 or 13.

At least 12 people died and several others were injured when a truck crashed into devotees near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior. The incident occurred late Saturday night when the truck, reportedly carrying paddy, lost control on a steep slope. It broke through police barricades before hitting the pilgrims and damaging the temple's gate and outer wall.

## Conflicting casualty figures

Reports present differing figures for the number of fatalities and injuries. Gwalior Senior Superintendent of Police Dharmveer Singh stated that 12 people died and 39 were taken to hospital, with five to six in critical condition. Gwalior Collector Ruchika Chauhan reported 11 deaths and 29 injuries. Other outlets reported 13 deaths and over 40 injured, or 12 dead and 27 injured.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left, centre, or right-rated reports mention the specific details of the investigation into how the truck passed police checkpoints, as stated by Gwalior Collector Ruchika Chauhan in The Economic Times report.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 29 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 17% (5)
- Centre: 21% (6)
- Right: 62% (18)

46 of 75 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-18T12:35:36.750Z.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 4 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-18T13:30:36.518Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The left-rated outlets reported that a truck crashed into devotees near a temple in Gwalior. The digests stated 13 people died and 40 were injured. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. when the truck driver lost control.
- The reports noted the vehicle hit pilgrims on the Sheetlamata Mandir road. The truck came to a halt after striking a temple wall. One digest mentioned the truck was laden with paddy.
- The left-rated digests did not mention the number of people killed or injured in a separate incident in Kolkata. They also did not mention issues with Maharashtra voter rolls or school fund siphoning.

### Centre

- The centre-rated reports from The Economic Times and Hindustan Times focused on the incident's details. The Economic Times, which published a full report, stated at least 12 people died and several others were injured after an out-of-control truck crashed into devotees. It detailed how the truck lost control on a steep slope, broke through police barricades, and damaged the temple's outer wall and gate. Hindustan Times reported 12 deaths and mentioned that mechanical failure was suspected.

### Right

- Right-rated reports from India TV News, NDTV, India Today, Latestly, aninews.in, and Times of India led with the number of fatalities, generally stating 12 people died and several others were injured. These reports noted the truck crashed into devotees near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, with some mentioning it broke through police barricades and damaged temple property.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- low: 1
- mixed: 15
- high: 7
- unknown: 46
- veryHigh: 6

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [France24](https://france24.com/en/video/20261018-out-of-control-truck-kills-13-at-hindu-festival-in-india) — Out-of-control truck kills 13 at Hindu festival in India
- [The Express Tribune](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2635534/12-killed-as-truck-runs-over-devotees-near-temple-in-central-india-police) — 12 killed as truck runs over devotees near temple in central India: police
- [Karar Gazetesi](https://karar.com/dunya-haberleri/hindistanda-kamyon-kalabaliga-carpti-15-kisi-oldu-30dan-fazla-yarali-2079190) — Truck Crashes Into Crowd in India: 15 Dead, over 30 Injured
- [aletihad.ae](https://aletihad.ae/news/%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D9%8A/4699647/%D9%85%D9%82%D8%AA%D9%84-13-%D8%B4%D8%AE%D8%B5%D8%A7-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%AB-%D8%AF%D9%87%D8%B3-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87%D9%86%D8%AF) — 13 People Killed in a Hit-and-Run Incident in India
- [Channel News Asia](https://channelnewsasia.com/asia/out-control-truck-kills-13-hindu-festival-in-india-6469411) — Out-of-control truck kills 13 at Hindu festival in India
- [Channels Television](https://channelstv.com/2026/10/18/out-of-control-truck-kills-13-at-hindu-festival-in-india) — Out-Of-Control Truck Kills 13 At Hindu Festival In India
- [AlKhaleej Today](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/international/5865974/Truck-ploughs-into-Hindu-festival-crowd-in-India-killing-13.html) — Truck Ploughs Into Hindu Festival Crowd in India, Killing 13
- [Vanguard News](https://vanguardngr.com/2026/10/out-of-control-truck-kills-13-at-hindu-festival-in-india) — Out-of-control truck kills 13 at Hindu festival in India
- [EADaily](https://eadaily.com/ru/news/2026/10/18/gruzovik-naehal-na-tolpu-palomnikov-v-indii-i-razdavil-12-chelovek) — A Truck Attacked a Crowd of Pilgrims in India and Smashed 12 People.
- [tgrthaber.com](https://tgrthaber.com/dunya-videolari/hindistanda-kamyon-faciasi-kalabaligin-icine-daldi-cok-sayida-olu-ve-yarali-3365974) — Truck Accident in India! Plows Into Crowd: Numerous Dead and Injured.
- [Khaleej Times](https://khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/allegation-police-negligence-india-truck-crash-temple-14-killed-gwalior) — '4-hour delay': Grieving families allege police negligence as India truck crash kills 14
- [Malay Mail](https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/10/18/truck-ploughs-into-hindu-festival-crowd-in-india-killing-13/239614) — Truck ploughs into Hindu festival crowd in India, killing 13
- [القدس العربي](https://alquds.co.uk/%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%AD%D9%86%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%AF%D9%87%D8%B3-%D8%AD%D8%B4%D8%AF%D8%A7-%D8%AE%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%85%D9%87%D8%B1%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A) — A Speeding Truck Ran over a Crowd During a Religious Festival in India, Killing 13 People.
- [belta.by](https://belta.by/world/view/v-indii-gruzovik-vjehal-v-tolpu-palomnikov-v-bolnitse-umerli-12-postradavshih-806470-2026) — In India, a Truck Entered a Crowd of Pilgrims, and 12 Victims Died in the Hospital.
- [Haberler](https://haberler.com/guncel/hindistan-da-tapinaga-yuruyen-kalabaliga-kamyon-20341324-haberi) — Truck Crashes Into Crowd Marching to Temple in India, Killing 12
- [vietnamplus.vn](https://vietnamplus.vn/xe-tai-dam-vao-doan-hanh-huong-o-an-do-hang-chuc-nguoi-thuong-vong-post1142705.vnp) — Truck Crashes Into Pilgrims in India, Dozens Injured or Killed.
- [www.cnews.fr](https://cnews.fr/monde/2026-10-18/inde-un-camion-hors-de-controle-fait-13-morts-lors-dune-fete-hindoue-1937236) — India: Out-of-Control Truck Kills 13 During Hindu Festival · Global Voices
- [rediff.com](https://rediff.com/news/report/gwalior-temple-tragedy-cm-orders-probe-compensation/20261018.htm) — MP CM Orders Probe Into Gwalior Temple Accident
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/10/18/1464350.html) — A Truck Hit a Crowd Outside a Temple in India, Killing 15 People
- [organiser.org](https://organiser.org/2026/10/18/410528/bharat/gwalior-temple-tragedy-13-killed-as-speeding-paddy-truck-runs-over-devotees-at-sheetla-mata-temple) — Gwalior Temple Tragedy: 13 killed as speeding paddy truck runs over devotees at Sheetla Mata temple
- [dnpindia.in](https://dnpindia.in/states/madhyapradesh/gwalior-accident-grief-across-madhya-pradesh-after-truck-runs-over-devotees-near-sheetla-mata-temple-12-dead/618183) — Gwalior Accident: Grief Across Madhya Pradesh After Truck Runs Over Devotees Near Sheetla Mata Temple, 12 Dead
- [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/18/12-dead-30-injured-as-truck-hits-templegoers-in-india) — 12 dead, 30 injured as truck hits templegoers in India
- [The Munsif Daily](https://munsifdaily.com/12-killed-as-truck-crashes-into-shops-near-temple-gate) — 12 killed as truck crashes into shops near temple gate in MP's Gwalior
- [Orissa POST](https://orissapost.com/12-killed-as-truck-crashes-into-shops-near-temple-gate-in-mps-gwalior) — 12 killed as truck crashes into shops near temple gate in MP's Gwalior - OrissaPOST
- [Mangalorean.com](https://mangalorean.com/?p=912424) — 12 killed as truck crashes into shops near temple gate in MP's Gwalior
- [The Korea Times](https://koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261018/out-of-control-truck-kills-13-at-hindu-festival-in-india) — Out-of-control truck kills 13 at Hindu festival in India
- [timelinedaily.com](https://timelinedaily.com/india/at-least-15-killed-many-injured-as-truck-runs-over-devotees-near-temple-in-gwalior-madhya-pradesh) — At Least 15 Killed, Many Injured As Truck Runs Over Devotees Near Temple In Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- [The Logical Indian](https://thelogicalindian.com/gwalior-truck-kills-people-130858) — At Least 13 Killed As Truck Runs Over Crowd Near Temple In Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior
- [ODISHA BYTES](https://odishabytes.com/navratri-tragedy-12-dead-several-injured-as-truck-runs-over-devotees-near-gwaliors-sheetla-mata-temple) — Navratri Tragedy: 12 Dead, Several Injured As Truck Runs Over Devotees Near Gwalior Temple
- [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/news/national/madhya-pradesh/13-killed-40-injured-as-truck-hits-devotees-near-temple-in-madhya-pradeshs-gwalior/article71599095.ece) — 13 killed, 40 injured as truck hits devotees near temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior
- [ABP News](https://news.abplive.com/videos/news/india-gwalior-tragedy-truck-ploughs-into-devotees-near-sheetla-mata-temple-1871979) — Gwalior Tragedy: Truck Ploughs Into Devotees Near Sheetla Mata Temple
- [uttamhindu.com](https://uttamhindu.com/tragic-accident-truck-runs-over-devotees-near-sheetla-mata-temple-in-gwalior-12-dead) — Tragic Accident: Truck Crushes Devotees Near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, 12 Killed
- [up18news.com](https://up18news.com/heavy-road-accident-near-shitala-mata-temple-in-gwalior-truck-loaded-with-uncontrolled-rice-crushes-devotees-and-shopkeepers-kills-14-and-injures-29) — Horrific Road Accident Near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior: Uncontrolled Paddy-Laden Truck Crushes Devotees and Shops, 14 Dead and 29 Injured
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/12-killed-as-truck-runs-over-devotees-near-temple-in-central-india-police/4092343) — 12 Killed as Truck Runs over Devotees Near Temple in Central India: Police
- [Yes Punjab](https://yespunjab.com/12-killed-over-25-injured-as-truck-crashes-into-shops-near-shitla-mata-temple-in-gwalior) — 12 Killed, Over 25 Injured as Truck Crashes Into Shops Near Shitla Mata Temple in Gwalior
- [Indian Abroad News - We Bring You Home](https://indianabroad.news/12-killed-as-truck-crashes-into-shops-near-temple-gate-in-mps-gwalior) — 12 killed as truck crashes into shops near temple gate in MP's Gwalior
- [tennews.in: National News Portal - Breaking News, Live News, Delhi News, Noida News, National News,](https://tennews.in/12-killed-as-truck-crashes-into-shops-near-temple-gate-in-mps-gwalior) — 12 killed as truck crashes into shops near temple gate in MP's Gwalior - tennews.in: National News Portal
- [One India](https://oneindia.com/india/13-killed-40-injured-as-truck-hits-devotees-near-temple-in-gwalior-8238701.html) — 13 Killed, 40 Injured as Truck Hits Devotees near Temple in Gwalior
- [bhaskarlive.in](https://bhaskarlive.in/others/12-killed-as-truck-crashes-into-shops-near-temple-gate-in-mps-gwalior-2154284) — 12 killed as truck crashes into shops near temple gate in MP's Gwalior
- [Hindi Samachar : Latest News in Hindi, Breaking News in Hindi](https://aajsamaaj.com/state/gwalior-truck-accident-news-13-devotees-killed-over-40-injured-as-speeding-truck-runs-over-gathering-6-critical/541802) — 13 Killed, over 40 Injured as Truck Runs over Devotees in Gwalior
- [NEWS9 LIVE](https://news9live.com/india/madhya-pradesh-12-killed-as-truck-runs-over-people-near-temple-in-gwalior-3017007) — Madhya Pradesh: 12 killed as truck runs over people near temple in Gwalior
- [panchjanya.com](https://panchjanya.com/2026/10/18/495919/bharat/madhya-pradesh/horrific-road-accident-in-gwalior-truck-runs-into-people-near-a-temple-12-devotees-killed) — Horrific Road Accident in Gwalior: Truck Plows Into Temple, 12 Devotees Killed
- [chitralekha](https://chitralekha.com/news/horrific-accident-in-gwalior-uncontrolled-truck-crushes-devotees-near-temple-12-dead-and-27-injured) — Out of Control Truck Rams Into Devotees Going to Temple: 12 Dead, 27 Injured
- [PNI](https://pninews.com/truck-crash-near-sheetla-mata-temple-in-gwalior-kills-12-injures-39) — Truck crash near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior kills 12, injures 39 - Press Network of India
- [KalingaTV](https://kalingatv.com/nation/madhya-pradesh-12-dead-several-injured-as-truck-runs-over-devotees-near-gwaliors-sheetla-mata-temple) — Madhya Pradesh: 12 dead, several injured as truck runs over devotees near Gwalior’s Sheetla Mata temple
- [Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/india/today-india-breaking-news-live-updates-18-october-2026-gwalior-temple-truck-accident-cjp-abhijeet-dipke-rahul-gandhi-gyanesh-kumar-10926414) — India News Live Updates, 18 October 2026: 13 devotees killed, 40 injured after truck runs over pilgrims near Gwalior temple
- [namasthe telangana](https://ntnews.com/national/12-people-killed-after-a-truck-runs-into-devotees-in-madhya-pradesh-2539280) — Madhya Pradesh | 12 Killed, Many Seriously Injured After Heavy Truck Runs over Devotees in Madhya Pradesh
- [Unknown](https://aajtak.in/short-videos/video/gwalior-truck-accident-sheetla-mata-temple-mp-navratri-accident-ssp-dharmveer-singh-12-people-death-39-injured-mmtc-2673705-2026-10-18) — 12 People Killed as Truck Crushes Devotees in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- [TV9 Marathi](https://tv9marathi.com/national/sheetla-mata-temple-accident-many-devotees-life-end-some-hospitalized-after-incident-1783050.html) — Horrific Accident During Navratri, a Speeding Truck Crushed Devotees on the Way to the Goddess' Temple; 13 People Killed
- [The English Post - Breaking News, Politics, Entertainment, Sports](https://theenglishpost.com/gwalior-tragedy-paddy-laden-truck-breaks-barricades-and-runs-over-devotees-several-dead-297-2026-10-18) — Gwalior Tragedy: 12 Killed as Uncontrolled Truck Ploughs Into Devotees Near Sheetla Mata Temple
- [madhyamam.com](https://madhyamam.com/india/12-dead-several-injured-as-truck-runs-over-devotees-near-gwaliors-sheetla-mata-temple-1564170) — 12 Dead, Several Injured as Truck Runs over Devotees Near Gwalior’s Sheetla Mata Temple
- [Janam TV](https://janamtv.com/81064496) — Truck Ploughs Into Temple Devotees; 13 Dead, 39 Injured
- [Social News XYZ](https://socialnews.xyz/2026/10/17/12-killed-as-truck-crashes-into-shops-near-temple-gate-in-mps-gwalior) — 12 killed as truck crashes into shops near temple gate in MP’s Gwalior
- [Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-12-devotees-killed-as-truck-runs-over-pilgrims-in-madhya-pradesh-1.500714628) — India: 13 devotees killed as truck runs over pilgrims in Madhya Pradesh
- [Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd](https://asianetnews.com/india-news/truck-rams-into-pilgrims-near-temple-in-madhya-pradesh-several-dead-articleshow-zobcs2v) — Truck Runs Into Pilgrims Near Temple in Madhya Pradesh; 12 Killed
- [Andhravilas](https://andhravilas.net/tragic-road-accident-on-festival-day-12-dead) — Death Toll in Gwalior During Festival: 12 People Killed!
- [Mathrubhumi](https://mathrubhumi.com/news/india/gwalior-truck-accident-navratri-festival-12-dead-hvi3pnzc) — Major Tragedy During Navratri Celebrations in Madhya Pradesh: 12 Dead, 39 Injured as Truck Rams Into Pilgrims
- [Prabhat Khabar - Hindi News](https://prabhatkhabar.com/national/aaj-ki-taza-khabar-live-18-oct-latest-news-hindi) — Today's Latest News: 13 People Died After Being Crushed by a Truck While Going to a Temple in Gwalior.
- [tv9gujarati.com](https://tv9gujarati.com/gujarat/gujarat-latest-live-news-and-samachar-today-18-october-2026-navratri-politics-weather-updates-daily-breaking-news-national-news-international-news-sports-news-top-headlines-in-gujarati-1534442.html) — Important News of October 18: Madhya Pradesh: Truck Overturns on Devotees Near Shitla Mata Temple in Gwalior, 12 Dead, 40 Injured
- [India TV News](https://indiatvnews.com/madhya-pradesh/madhya-pradesh-gwalior-road-accident-sheetla-mata-temple-death-count-casualties-live-updates-2026-10-18-1057274) — 12 killed, over 30 injured as truck mows down devotees near temple in Gwalior
- [navbharatlive.com](https://navbharatlive.com/india/gwalior-sheetla-mata-temple-truck-accident-navratri-devotees-death-injuries-aks03) — Major Accident on Durgashtami in Gwalior: 13 Devotees Crushed by Truck While Going to Sheetla Mata Temple
- [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/india-news/madhya-pradesh-gwalior-shitala-mata-temple-truck-accident-deaths-devotees-saptami-101792287277629.html) — 12 killed as truck hits devotees, crashes into Gwalior temple gate; mechanical failure suspected
- [TV9 Hindi](https://tv9hindi.com/state/madhya-pradesh/madhya-pradesh-gwalior-truck-accident-many-devotees-died-near-sheetla-mata-temple-several-injured-3938348.html) — In Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, Devotees Going to the Temple Were Crushed by an Out-of-Control Truck, Killing 12 and Injuring 39.
- [TV9 Kannada](https://tv9kannada.com/national/tragic-accident-in-gwalior-uncontrolled-truck-runs-over-devotees-near-sheetla-mata-temple-12-dead-and-dozens-injured-1251829.html) — Fatal Accident in Gwalior: Truck Runs over Devotees; 12 Dead
- [News Nation](https://newsnationtv.com/states/madhya-pradesh/gwalior-accident-uncontrolled-truck-rammed-pilgrims-near-sheetla-mata-mandir-12-dead-28-injured-12686119) — Tragic Accident in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh: An Out-of-Control Truck Runs over Several Devotees; 12 People Killed.
- [NDTV](https://ndtv.com/india-news/madhya-pradesh-temple-accident-12-killed-as-truck-runs-over-devotees-near-temple-in-madhya-pradeshs-gwalior-12201028) — 12 Killed As Truck Runs Over Devotees Near Temple In Madhya Pradesh
- [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/india/madhya-pradesh/story/gwalior-accident-sheetla-mata-temple-truck-devotees-killed-injured-hospitalised-3019938-2026-10-18) — 13 devotees crushed to death after truck crashes through Gwalior temple wall
- [The Economic Times](https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/12-dead-several-injured-as-truck-runs-over-devotees-near-gwaliors-sheetla-mata-temple-in-madhya-pradesh/articleshow/135022640.cms) — 12 dead, several injured as truck runs over devotees near Gwalior's Sheetla Mata temple in Madhya Pradesh
- [India TV Hindi Hindi](https://indiatv.in/madhya-pradesh/several-dead-and-multiple-people-injured-after-a-truck-ran-over-several-people-near-temple-in-gwalior-2026-10-18-1249496) — 12 Killed as Truck Rolls Down Slope and Overturns on Devotees in Gwalior - India TV Hindi
- [Latestly](https://latestly.com/agency-news/india-news-madhya-pradesh-12-dead-several-injured-as-truck-runs-over-devotees-near-gwaliors-sheetla-mata-temple-7648633.html) — Madhya Pradesh: 12 Dead, Several Injured as Truck Runs over Devotees Near Gwalior’s Sheetla Mata Temple
- [The News Mill](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/10/12-dead-and-several-injured-as-truck-hits-devotees-near-gwalior-temple) — 12 dead and several injured as truck hits devotees near Gwalior temple
- [aninews.in](https://aninews.in/news/national/general-news/madhya-pradesh-12-dead-several-injured-as-truck-runs-over-devotees-near-gwalior8217s-sheetla-mata-temple20261018061041) — Madhya Pradesh: 12 dead, several injured as truck runs over devotees near Gwalior’s Sheetla Mata temple
- [Amar Ujala](https://amarujala.com/photo-gallery/india-news/top-headline-today-important-and-big-news-stories-of-18-october-2026-updates-on-amar-ujala-news-in-hindi-2026-10-18) — Headlines: 12 Deaths After Being Crushed by Truck in Madhya Pradesh; 19 Lives Lost in Bengal Stampede; Government in Exercise of Delimitation
- [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/at-least-10-killed-after-speeding-truck-runs-over-devotees-near-temple-in-gwalior/articleshow/135022376.cms) — 12 killed after speeding truck runs over devotees near temple in Gwalior
- [Dainik Bhaskar](https://bhaskar.com/local/mp/gwalior/news/gwalior-sheetla-mata-mandir-truck-accident-death-live-update-139403377.html) — 11 Dead, 41 Pilgrims Crushed by Truck in Gwalior; over 30 Injured; Accident Near Sheetla Mata Temple

## Questions

**How many people died in the Gwalior truck accident?**

Reports vary on the exact number of fatalities. Some sources state 11 people died, while others report 12 or 13 deaths. Several dozen people were also injured in the incident.

**What caused the accident near the Sheetla Mata Temple?**

The truck was reportedly carrying paddy and lost control on a steep slope. It then crashed into devotees gathered near the temple, breaking through police barricades.

**What damage was caused by the truck?**

The truck damaged the temple's gate and outer wall. It also hit several prasad stalls, according to one report. The primary impact was on the devotees gathered on the road.

**What is being done to understand how the accident happened?**

An investigation has been launched to determine how the truck managed to bypass police checkpoints and barricades that were in place. A mechanical inspection of the truck has also been initiated.

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