The key facts

  • A truck carrying paddy rice lost control on a steep slope in Gwalior and crashed into the wall and gate of the Shitla Mata temple.
  • According to police, 12 people were killed and 39 were taken to hospital.
  • The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.

What happened

In the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, in the city of Gwalior, a truck loaded with paddy rice lost control on a steep slope and crashed into the outer wall and gate of the Shitla Mata temple, where people were present at the time. This was reported by senior police official Dharmvir Singh on Sunday night.

Casualties

According to police, 39 people were taken to hospital, 12 of whom died. Thus, the death toll stands at least 12, with dozens more injured.

Investigation

Local civil official Ruchika Chauhan said an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident.