13 killed after speeding truck runs over devotees near temple in Gwalior

GWALIOR: At least 13 people were killed and nearly 40 others injured after a truck loaded with paddy crashed into devotees waiting near a temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior city in the early hours of Sunday, police said.The accident occurred around 1.30am on Sheetlamata Mandir road, when the driver allegedly lost control of the truck and ploughed into devotees standing and sitting along the roadside. The vehicle came to a halt after crashing into the temple wall, an official said."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 PTI.Nearly 40 people suffered injuries in the crash, the SP said. Four to five of the injured were in a serious condition.Rescue operations were underway under the supervision of senior officials.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bhopal | Silver Rate in Bhopal | Bank Holidays in Bhopal | Public Holidays in Bhopal | Petrol Price in Bhopal | Diesel Price in Bhopal | CNG Price in Bhopal | LPG Price in BhopalStay updated with the latest Bhopal news. Download the TOI App.