Boy driving truck crashes into group of monks, killing 8 and injuring 14
Summary
An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks walking on a pilgrimage in northeastern Thailand, killing eight and injuring 14. The boy had taken his parents’ vehicle without permission, and the crash is under investigation.Key Facts
- The crash happened in Mukdahan province, about 600 km northeast of Bangkok.
- Thirty-five monks were walking a 260-kilometer pilgrimage to Ubon Ratchathani province.
- Five monks died at the crash site, three died later in hospital, and 14 were injured.
- Four injured monks are in critical condition.
- Security footage shows the monks walking in a line before the truck hit them.
- The boy driver is now in custody and will be questioned by child protection officers.
- Police said the vehicle swerved and slid off the road before hitting the monks.
- The accident highlights road safety issues in Thailand, which has a high rate of traffic accidents.
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