At least 14 devotees have reportedly been killed and around 50 injured in the Gwalior truck accident. Reports say, the tragedy occurred after a speeding truck ploughed into a crowd near Sheetla Mata temple.
According to reports, the truck reportedly rammed into several roadside shops before crashing into the temple’s entrance gate. This caused a wall to collapse and led to burying devotees under the debris. The tragic Gwalior temple tragedy incident occurred around 1:30 am, triggering panic in the area.
The accident also damaged several shops and two-wheelers parked in the area. An investigation is underway to determine who allowed the truck to enter the area, which is generally closed to heavy vehicles during Navratri.
Locals demanded compensation for the victims’ families, free treatment for the injured and strict action against those responsible.
PM Modi on Gwalior truck accident
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X and wrote, “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.”
“An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000,” he further informed.
CM Yadav on Gwalior truck accident
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Dr. Mohan Yadav said, “The news of the deaths of devotees in the truck accident that occurred in Gwalior is extremely heart-wrenching. In this hour of grief, the state government stands with all affected families. My condolences are with the families of all the deceased.”
He further added, “Instructions have been issued on behalf of the state administration to provide financial assistance of 4 lakh rupees each to the families of the deceased, 2 lakh rupees each to the seriously injured, and 50 thousand rupees each to the other injured. All the injured will receive free treatment.”
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.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 18, 2026
