Truck drives into crowd near temple in India, killing 13 people — Channel NewsAsia

In the city of Gwalior in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, a truck drove into people gathered near a Hindu temple. According to Channel NewsAsia, 13 people were killed.

Incident during a festival

The incident occurred early on Sunday morning, October 18, during a Hindu festival. The loaded truck reportedly lost control and crashed into worshippers near the temple.

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India's Press Trust of India, citing hospital staff, reported 13 deaths. Indian President Droupadi Murmu expressed condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Road fatality statistics

According to India's Ministry of Road Transport, more than 183,000 people died in road accidents in the country in 2025 — more than 500 people each day. Official data list inadequate road infrastructure, poor vehicle condition and driver fatigue among the factors behind road accidents.