India
Canter Truck Collision Claims Four Lives, Injures Over 15 Pilgrims in Saharanpur
A canter truck struck a group of pilgrims returning from the Shakambhari Devi shrine in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, killing four devotees and injuring more than 15. The deceased were residents of Kushawali village in the Sardhana area of Meerut district. The injured were taken for treatment; those in critical condition were referred to hospitals in Saharanpur and Meerut. Police have detained the truck’s driver and cleaner. Circle officer Amit Kumar Singh said the investigation is ongoing and further action will follow. Around 18 people from Kushawali had visited the shrine on October 7 and were returning on foot with the sacred flame when the accident occurred at about 7 a.m. on Saturday. The group had stopped on a flyover along the highway in Deoband to rest, forming a circle with a rope. A canter truck loaded with utensils approached from behind and collided with them.
Frequently asked questions
How many pilgrims were killed in the collision?
Four devotees were killed.
Where were the deceased pilgrims from?
They were residents of Kushawali village in the Sardhana area of Meerut district.
Who was detained by police after the accident?
The truck’s driver and cleaner were detained.