In a horrific accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior, 13 people were killed and 28 others were injured after a truck rammed into devotees and shops when they were waiting near a temple. The incident happened at around 1:3…

In a horrific accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior, 13 people were killed and 28 others were injured after a truck rammed into devotees and shops when they were waiting near a temple. The incident happened at around 1:30 am on the Sheetlamata Mandir road when the truck driver lost control and the vehicle hit devotees before coming to a halt by smashing into the temple wall, which led to a collapse. Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: Police detain 12, including organisersAn investigator said the truck’s brakes may have failed, forcing the driver to swerve left in a desperate attempt to control the vehicle. Had it continued straight, he said, it would have ploughed into at least 600 to 700 devotees.The truck driver fled from the spot, and police teams were searching for him.The accident has raised concerns about security arrangements at the shrine, as the truck, with a Punjab registration number, entered the no-entry zone, officials told PTI.Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives and announced ex gratia relief of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for each injured.“Distressed to learn about the loss of lives due to a mishap in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. My condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured,” Modi said in an X post.Rescue operations are underway under the supervision of senior officials.

Source: Deccan Herald