Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- At least 12 people have been killed and several others injured after a truck veered out of control and ran over devotees near a temple in India's Madhya Pradesh.

The incident occurred around 1:30am on Sunday as a paddy-laden truck travelling from the direction of Chhinor veered out of control on a steep slope where heavy vehicles are restricted near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, ANI reports, citing police officials.

"This is a tragic incident where pilgrims were travelling to Sheetla Mata Temple in large numbers. The road coming from the Chhinor side has a steep slope where heavy traffic is restricted. Around 1:30am, a truck loaded with paddy was stopped there. It broke through the police barricades, suddenly los...