Mathura and Vrindavan lit up ahead of Janmashtami as temples welcomed large crowds, while Delhi’s ISKCON Temple was also illuminated for the festival

The accident occurred around 4.30 am when the pilgrims were returning from Rajasthan after visiting the Khatu Shyam temple and other religious shrines. They were travelling towards Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh when the pick-up vehicle crashed into the stationary truck