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9 Buddhist Monks Killed After Boy Crashes Truck Into Procession
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- An 11-year-old boy driving a pickup truck struck a group of 34 Buddhist monks on a pilgrimage in northeastern Thailand, resulting in 9 deaths and 11 injuries, according to local police.
- The boy reportedly took the vehicle without permission, as the key was left inside the car.
- Five monks died at the scene, three more at a nearby hospital, and a ninth monk passed away later that evening, with emergency services requesting blood donations.
- The monks were on a spiritual walking pilgrimage through Isan, Thailand’s agricultural region, accompanied by five followers.
- Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash; witnesses reported the vehicle was swerving before the collision, while social media users expressed shock and questioned parental responsibility.
