Gwalior Temple Tragedy: 12 Devotees Killed as Paddy-Laden Truck Crashes Through Barricades

Sheetla Mata Temple Accident: Mechanical Failure Suspected After 12 Deaths

Suspected mechanical failure brings a Navratri pilgrimage to a deadly halt; 29 injured as authorities investigate how a heavy vehicle entered a restricted temple approach road. By: News Desk | 18 October 2025 Gwalior: A night of religious devotion turned into a scene of devastation near Sheetla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior district after a paddy-laden truck ran over devotees and crashed into the temple’s entrance gate early Sunday, killing 12 people and injuring 29 others, according to the latest available police figures. The accident occurred at approximately 1:30…

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