At Least 14 Killed in Truck Crash Near Gwalior Temple

A truck struck devotees near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior early Sunday, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens, as Madhya Pradesh authorities ordered an investigation and announced compensation for victims’ families. The crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. near the temple during Navratri, when devotees had gathered in the area. The truck hit people near the temple entrance and crashed into its gate, damaging a section of the structure. Police and officials reported 14 deaths, while one later account put the toll at 15. The reports did not establish whether that higher figure reflected a subsequent update; the confirmed toll remains unsettled in the available accounts. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav ordered an inquiry and said the truck had entered a prohibited area. He announced Rs 4 lakh for the family of each person killed, Rs 2 lakh for each seriously injured person and Rs 50,000 for other injured people. He also said the government would cover treatment costs for those seriously injured. Yadav separately ordered the removal of the City Superintendent of Police from the post and the suspension of eight other police personnel while a detailed investigation proceeds. The...