Eight Thai monks killed after child drives truck into procession
Summary
Eight Buddhist monks were killed and many others injured when an 11-year-old boy drove his family’s truck into their procession in northeastern Thailand. The boy took the vehicle without permission and crashed into the monks who were on a pilgrimage walk.Key Facts
- An 11-year-old boy stole his parents’ pick-up truck.
- The truck hit a procession of about 30 Buddhist monks in Mukdahan province, Thailand.
- Five monks died at the scene, and three more died later in hospital.
- Between 10 and 20 people were injured, including monks and others.
- The monks had just started a 260-kilometer pilgrimage walk about 30 minutes before the crash.
- Police have taken the boy into custody and are waiting for child protection officers to interview him.
- The vehicle is being checked by forensic experts to find out why the crash happened.
- Buddhist monks are respected in Thailand and often travel in public processions to share their teachings.
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