9 pilgrims going barefoot to U'khand temple die in accident
At least nine pilgrims travelling barefoot to Uttarakhand's Purnagiri Temple were killed and 21 were injured when a speeding truck rammed into them on Friday. Five of the injured were reported to be in a critical condition and are being treated at nearby hospitals. Meanwhile, the police launched a search operation for the truck's driver who had fled the spot.