In India, a speeding truck lost control of the driver and rammed into a temple, killing many people, including children and women.
According to Indian media, this incident took place last night in Naya Village Tola of Vaishali District of Bihar State when a large number of people were engaged in puja in the temple.
According to the media report, a high-speed truck suddenly rammed into a temple on the side of Hajipur Mahnar highway, as a result of which 8 people were killed on the spot while many others were injured. However, other sources put the death toll at 12, including 7 children and women.
The traffic driver also lost his life in this accident. After the accident, police and rescue agencies reached the accident site and shifted the bodies and injured to the local hospital.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while expressing his regret for this accident, has announced to give 22 lakhs to the families of the dead and 50 thousand per person to the injured.