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11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8

11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8

Summary

An 11-year-old boy driving a pickup truck crashed into a group of monks walking on a pilgrimage in northeastern Thailand. The accident killed eight monks and injured fourteen others.

Key Facts

  • The crash happened in Mukdahan province, about 600 kilometers northeast of Bangkok.
  • 35 monks were walking on a pilgrimage when the accident occurred.
  • Five monks died at the scene, and three more died later at a hospital.
  • Fourteen monks were injured and taken to the hospital.
  • The 11-year-old boy driver is now in police custody.
  • Police are still investigating the cause of the accident.
  • Witnesses said the vehicle lost balance before sliding off the road and hitting the monks.
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