18 killed as truck runs over sleeping pilgrims in Gujarat

At least 18 pilgrims were killed when a truck lost control and ran over them on Bagodara highway in Ahmedabad on Wednesday night, police said.

  • At least 18 pilgrims were killed when a truck lost control and ran over them on Bagodara highway in Ahmedabad on Wednesday night, police said.
    At least 18 pilgrims were killed when a truck lost control and ran over them on Bagodara highway in Ahmedabad on Wednesday night, police said.
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  • The incident took place near Bejwa crossroad on the highway.
    The incident took place near Bejwa crossroad on the highway.
  • The victims were on their way to Bhadiyad Peer Dargah at Dholka.
    The victims were on their way to Bhadiyad Peer Dargah at Dholka.
  • They had taken a break and were sleeping on the roadside.
    They had taken a break and were sleeping on the roadside.
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  • While 16 persons died on the spot, some others were injured, police said.
    While 16 persons died on the spot, some others were injured, police said.
  • The injured were admitted to the VS Hospital in Ahmedabad.
    The injured were admitted to the VS Hospital in Ahmedabad.
  • Two of them died at the hospital due to the injuries.
    Two of them died at the hospital due to the injuries.
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  • A man sitting beside the dead bodies of his relatives.
    A man sitting beside the dead bodies of his relatives.
  • It is difficult for them to come to terms with the harsh reality.
    It is difficult for them to come to terms with the harsh reality.
  • The man is inconsolable after having lost his dear ones in the accident.
    The man is inconsolable after having lost his dear ones in the accident.
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  • The carnage is right there before our eyes.
    The carnage is right there before our eyes.
  • The suffering is all evident.
    The suffering is all evident.
  • The injured are being taken to the hospital.
    The injured are being taken to the hospital.
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