14 killed and nearly 40 injured in Gwalior truck crash

At least 14 people have been killed and nearly 40 others injured after an uncontrolled truck rammed into a group of devotees. The accident took place near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The accident took place around 1.30 a.m. local time on Sunday when devotees were waiting along the Sheetla Mata Temple road. According to the police, the truck driver lost control of the vehicle which then ploughed into people standing and sitting along the road. The truck eventually came to a halt after crashing into the temple wall. The accident has also sparked anger among the bereaved families. Tension erupted outside the post-mortem house as grieving relatives alleged police negligence. Superintendent of Police Dharamveer Singh visited the area as heavy police deployment was put in place to manage the situation. The incident has left Gwalior in shock with families mourning their loved ones and injured victims receiving medical attention. Two policemen who were on duty were also injured and they are being treated.