Thailand: 11-year-old crashes truck into group of pilgrims; 8 monks killed
Published 2 July 2026 ยท health
Tragedy struck in northeastern Thailand as at least eight monks on a pilgrimage were killed when an 11-year-old boy lost control of a pickup truck
Tragedy struck in northeastern Thailand as at least eight monks on a pilgrimage were killed when an 11-year-old boy lost control of a pickup truck.
The vehicle veered off the road, striking the group. Five monks died at the scene, with three more succumbing to their injuries at a hospital.
Fourteen others were hospitalized following the devastating incident. Authorities are investigating the cause.
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Thailand: 11-year-old crashes truck into group of pilgrims; 8 monks killed
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Published: July 2, 2026 โข 1:36 PM IST ยท Updated: July 2, 2026 โข 2:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team

Key points
- Tragedy struck in northeastern Thailand as at least eight monks on a pilgrimage were killed when an 11-year-old boy lost control of a pickup truck.
- The vehicle veered off the road, striking the group.
- Five monks died at the scene, with three more succumbing to their injuries at a hospital.
- Fourteen others were hospitalized following the devastating incident.
- Authorities are investigating the cause.
๐ Source: Times of India
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