Gwalior truck crash: 15 reported dead, road safety under scrutiny

A paddy-laden truck broke through a barricade near Gwalior's Sheetla Mata Temple on 18 Oct. Later reports put the toll at 15…

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  • ROAD SAFETY Gwalior truck crash raises route questions A paddy truck broke through a barricade near Sheetla Mata Temple on 18 Oct.
  • WHAT HAPPENED Crash reported around 1:30 AM 1:30 AM Police said the truck reached a steep approach where heavy vehicles were restricted.
  • LATEST UPDATE Casualty figures changed through day 15 reported dead Later reports gave a higher toll than earlier police updates as hospitals continued treatment.
  • OFFICIAL RELIEF Families get central assistance ₹2 lakh The PMO announced this amount for each deceased person's next of kin; injured people were also covered.
  • READ THE FULL STORY What drivers should check now Follow barricades, restrictions and route advisories before using steep or crowded approaches.
  • READ THE FULL STORY Get the full breakdown Sources, numbers and what to watch next.

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