Disaster · Gwalior, India · October 18, 2026

Out-of-control truck kills 13 at festival crowd in Gwalior

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 18, 7:14 AM ET

A truck ploughed into devotees outside a temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, killing at least 13 and injuring nearly 40. President Droupadi Murmu called the deaths heartbreaking.

Why it matters

It was the second mass-casualty festival incident in India the same weekend.

Background

India's autumn festival season brings large crowds onto streets and around temples. Road safety remains a major public health issue in the country.

Sources

• France 24 ↗Oct 18, 7:14 AM ET
• Dawn ↗October 18, 2026

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