Out-of-control truck kills 13 at Hindu festival in India

A heavily loaded truck lost control early Sunday and struck devotees gathered near a temple in Gwalior, in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Hospital officials cited by the PTI news agency said 13 people died. President Droupadi Murmu offered condolences to the bereaved families and wished those injured a swift recovery. India recorded more than 183,000 road deaths in 2025, often linked to inadequate infrastructure, poorly maintained vehicles and driver fatigue.