8 Monks Killed in Thailand Pilgrimage Crash
Quick Look
- At least 8 monks were killed in northeastern Thailand when an 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group on a pilgrimage walk.
- Five died at the scene, and three more succumbed to injuries at a hospital.
- The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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Why It Matters
An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.
5 monks were killed at the site, while 3 others died at a hospital
At least 8 monks were killed on Thursday after an 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand. According to news agency Associated Press, five monks were killed at the site, while three others died at a hospital, according to Mukdahan Governor Worrayan Boonnarat. Fourteen others were hospitalised. Local police said the boy is now in custody. The police said the cause of the accident is still under investigation, but said they were told by the monks that they saw the vehicle losing balance before it slid off the road and crashed into the group. A total of 35 monks from Mukdahan province, about 600 kilometers northeast of the capital Bangkok, were on the pilgrimage.
Open Questions
- What caused the vehicle to lose balance?
- What are the specific charges against the boy?
- What is the condition of the injured monks?
