Friday, July 3, 2026 -Eight Buddhist monks have been k!lled and 13 others seriously injured after a pickup truck crashed into them during a pilgrimage in Thailand.
The horror incident happened at around 12am local time on
Thursday, July 2, in northeastern Thailand’s Mukdahan province on a
roadside in Ban Na Si Nuan, Mueang district, police have said.
Rescue workers, police and emergency responders rushed to
the scene, where monks were found lying on the road and roadside.
Five monks were pronounced d£ad at the scene, while three
others later d!ed in hospital.
Thirteen injured monks were taken to nearby hospitals for
emergency treatment, reports local media.
Preliminary police investigations found that the pickup
truck was being driven by a juvenile, who allegedly took the vehicle without
permission from a parent or guardian before crashing into the procession of
monks.
The scene was cordoned off while evidence was gathered. The
investigation is ongoing.
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