At least nine monks killed in Thailand after boy drives truck into procession
Summary
An 11-year-old boy in Thailand drove his parents’ truck into a group of Buddhist monks walking in a procession, killing at least nine monks and injuring others. The crash happened in Mukdahan province, and the boy was unable to be questioned because he was in shock.Key Facts
- The incident took place in Mukdahan, north-east Thailand, about 400 miles from Bangkok.
- The monks were part of a pilgrimage from one temple to another, with 34 monks and five followers walking.
- Five monks died at the scene, three more died in the hospital, making a total of nine deaths.
- At least three monks were critically injured.
- The boy took his parents’ truck without permission and drove about 6 miles before crashing.
- Police have not filed charges yet as they investigate and the boy cannot be questioned.
- Buddhist monks are highly respected in Thailand, where over 93% of the population follow Buddhism.
- Road accidents are common in Thailand due to speeding, drink-driving, and weak law enforcement.
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