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Eight monks killed on pilgrimage in Thailand after truck driven by boy, 11, crashes into them An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing eight, officials said.

8 monks killed in Thailand after boy, 11, crashes truck into pilgrims Eight Buddhist monks died in northeastern Thailand on Thursday – and over a dozen more were injured – after an 11-year-old boy driving his parents’ truck crashed into pilgrims walking along a deserted rural road. Images of the devastation, shared across social media, showed the bodies of orange-robed monks lying on the road with their alms bowls strewn across the accident site in Mukdahan province, about 600km northeast of Bangkok. Five monks were killed at the roadside while three others died...

Eight Thai monks killed after 11-year-old drives truck into Buddhist ... Boy allegedly took parents' pickup before crashing into monks on pilgrimage in Thailand An 11-year-old drove his parents' truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand on Thursday, killing eight monks and injuring more than 20 others, police and health officials said. The group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking along a roadside in the northeastern Mukdahan province during a pilgrimage when the incident occurred. "I saw a boy driving a pickup truck, approaching. At that moment I was chanting 'Buddho, Buddho' (a meditation mantra)," one monk, identified as Phra Sompong, said in a video posted online by local rescue workers. "Then suddenly the truck hit at full speed and crashed us like this," he said, gesticulating. "Luckily another monk and I managed to jump out of the way in time," he added. "The first nine monks in line survived. But others who were hit were thrown into the air." Five monks died at the scene and three more later died in hospital, police said. CCTV footage from a nearby property shows the monks walking along the road, multiple vehicles driving past and then the sound of a…

Death toll hits 10 in Thai monk procession crash - RTL The number of monks killed has risen to 10 after an 11-year-old boy drove a pickup truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand, officials said Friday. Ten other people were still hospitalised after Thursday's crash -- two in critical condition and eight with injuries -- according to the latest update from Mukdahan Hospital, in the northeast of the country. A group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking along a roadside in Mukdahan province during a pilgrimage when a truck ploughed into them. Police said it was driven by an 11-year-old who had taken his parents' vehicle without permission. Five monks died at the scene, and another five died later in hospital. Prayut Ruanthongkam, chief of Mukdahan City Police, told AFP on Friday the boy was unable to give a statement to police. He had been referred to child welfare authorities for assessment, accompanied by his mother. In Thailand, children under the age of 12 have no criminal liability. Police were also taking witness testimony from surviving monks as part of the investigation, Prayut said. Buddhist monks are highly venerated in Thailand, entrusted with pres…

Heartbreaking accident in Thailand: 9 monks were killed and 14 others injured when an 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ truck into a Buddhist a walking procession in Thailand, killing at least nine monks.🙏😢

11-year-old boy crashes pickup truck into group of Thai monks, killing ... BANGKOK (AP) — An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing eight, officials said. A total of 35 monks from Mukdahan province, about 600 kilometers northeast of the capital Bangkok, were on the pilgrimage. Five monks were killed at the site, while three others died at a hospital, according to Mukdahan Governor Worrayan Boonnarat. Fourteen others were hospitalized, with four in critical condition. The group started the 260-kilometer walk to Ubon Ratchathani province about 30 minutes before the crash. Security camera footage shared by a local rescue group, Ruam Jai Mukdahan Rescue Association, shows the monks walking in a single line on the side of a road before the truck crashes into them. Local police said the boy is now in custody and will be questioned when state child protection officers arrive. 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 swerving before it slid off the road and crashed into the group.

Thailand Tragedy: Eight Monks Killed After 11-Year-Old Boy Drives Truck ... At least eight Buddhist monks were killed and several others were injured after an 11-year-old boy crashed his parents' pickup truck into a religious procession in Thailand's north-eastern Mukdahan province on Thursday. CCTV footage shared by a local rescue group captured the moment the truck struck the monks as they walked along the road during a pilgrimage. According to authorities, a group of 35 Buddhist monks and five lay followers were travelling on foot from a temple in Mukdahan province to another in neighbouring Ubon Ratchathani when the incident occurred shortly before 11 a.m. local time. Breaking It Down What are common causes of truck accidents in Bangladesh? How do vehicle accidents impact public safety in Thailand? What safety measures can prevent similar accidents? Created with AI. Police said the boy had taken his parents' pickup truck without permission and driven it for about 6 miles (10 km) before losing control and crashing into the procession. Five monks died at the scene, while three others later succumbed to their injuries in hospital. Several more monks were injured, with three repor…

Eight Thai monks killed after 11yo crashes parent's truck into procession An 11-year-old has driven his parents' truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand, killing eight monks.

Eight monks killed by pickup driven by 11-year-old boy Learning Easy news Eight monks killed by pickup driven by 11-year-old boy published : 2 Jul 2026 at 15:04 writer: Gary Boyle ORIGINAL SOURCE/WRITER: Wassayos Ngamkham 0 0 Monks lie injured on a road with their belongings strewn about after a pickup truck driven by an 11-year-old boy ploughed into them in Muang district of Mukdahan province on Thursday morning. Eight monks reportedly died and at least 18 others were injured. (Photo: Wat Roi Phra Phutthabat Phu Manorom, Mukdahan) At least eight monks were killed and 18 others injured after a pickup truck driven by an 11-year-old boy ploughed into a morning pilgrimage in Mukdahan province on Thursday. The accident took place at 11.55am as the monks were walking along a road in Na Si Nuan village. Five monks died at the scene, while three others later died at Mukdahan Hospital. Eighteen monks were injured , 13 seriously. However, investigations are continuing and the exact number of deaths and injuries could change. Police said the vehicle involved was an Isuzu pickup truck driven by a boy, aged around 11 years old. The child, described as having special needs, report…

Eight Thai monks killed after child drives truck into procession Police say 11-year-old boy who took his parents' vehicle without permission is now in custody and will be questioned.

Eight Buddhist monks killed and dozens injured after boy, 11, runs them ... ByELIANA SILVER, SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published:03:51 EDT, 2 July 2026|Updated:05:10 EDT, 2 July 2026 101 Viewcomments Eight Buddhist monks were killed and 26 others injured when an eleven-year-old boy who was driving his father's pick-up truck rammed into them on Thursday morning. The religious figures were walking in single file in a group of 34 along the roadside when the bronze Isuzu ploughed through them in Mukdahan, northeastThailand, at around 11.55 am local time. Horrifying footage from the aftermath shows the monks in their distinctive orange robes scattered across the ground. At least eight were pronounced dead at the scene while another 14 were rushed to the hospital with critical injuries. The others all suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene. Cops secured the scene and are gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses and investigating the cause of the crash. An investigation is ongoing. Police said that the youngster was taken into custody while they investigate how he came to be driving the vehicle. They were also searching for his relatives. According to local…

Nine Thai monks killed after boy drives truck into procession <p>An 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand on Thursday, killing nine monks and seriously injuring around 10 others, police and local authorities said.</p> <p>A group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking along a roadside in northeastern Mukdahan province during a pilgrimage when the incident occurred.</p> <p>“I saw a boy driving a pickup truck, approaching. At that moment I was chanting ‘Buddho, Buddho’ (a meditation mantra),” one monk, identified as Phra Sompong, said in a video posted online by local rescue workers.</p> <p>“Then suddenly the truck hit at full speed and crashed us,” he said.</p> <p>“Luckily another monk and I managed to jump out of the way in time,” he added.</p> <p>“The first nine monks in line survived. But others who were hit were thrown into the air.”</p> <p>Police said five monks died at the scene and three more in hospital. The Mukdahan provincial office later announced the death of a ninth monk.</p> <p>Health authorities had earlier said four monks were in a critical condition and 10 others were seriously hurt, while more were being treated fo…

Eight Thai monks killed after child drives truck into procession Eight Thai monks killed after child drives truck into procession Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments A group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking along a roadside in Mukdahan province during a pilgrimage on July 2 when the incident occurred. PHOTO: THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Published Jul 02, 2026, 03:50 PM Updated Jul 02, 2026, 04:19 PM Set as preferred source Listen Summarise At least eight Buddhist monks were killed and over 10 injured when a child drove a truck into their procession in Mukdahan province, Thailand. The boy, who has special needs, allegedly took his parents' pick-up truck without their permission and crashed the vehicle during a pilgrimage. The police are investigating the incident and have taken the boy into custody to determine the circumstances of the crash. AI generated BANGKOK - Eight monks were killed and 10 others were injured on July 2 after an 11-year-old drove his parents’ truck into a Buddhist procession in north-eastern Thailand, the police said. The group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking along a roadside in the north-eastern Mukdahan…

Nine Buddhist monks killed by child driving truck in Thailand Nine Buddhist monks were killed after a truck driven by an 11-year-old boy struck a pilgrimage procession in Thailand.

Thailand: Child crashes vehicle into group of monks An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck belonging to his parents into a group of monks on a pilgrimage, police said. Eight were killed in the incident and 14 more were hospitalized in Mukadhan province.

9 Buddhist Monks Killed After Boy Crashes Truck Into Procession A monk being treated at a hospital in northeastern Thailand, in a photo released by the Ruamjai Mukdahan Rescue Foundation. A truck struck his group while they were on a pilgrimage.

11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 9 The boy is in custody and will be questioned when state child protection officers arrive, police said

At least nine monks killed in Thailand after boy drives truck into procession <p>Charges yet to be filed over incident in Mukdahan involving 11-year-old, as police seek to establish circumstances</p><p>An 11-year-old boy has driven his parents’ truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand, killing at least nine monks.</p><p>CCTV footage shared by a local rescue group showed the moment the monks, wearing orange robes, were run over as they walked in procession along a road. The timestamp on the footage was shortly before 11am local time on Thursday.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/02/monks-killed-thailand-mukdahan-crash-truck-procession">Continue reading...</a>

8 monks killed, 13 injured after pickup truck ploughs into pilgrimage…8 ... News Crime, Courts, Calamity Facebook Twitter LINE WhatsApp Pinterest ReddIt VK MUKDAHAN — Eight Buddhist monks were killed and 13 others seriously injured after a pickup truck crashed into a group of monks on a walking pilgrimage in northeastern Thailand’s Mukdahan province on Thursday, police said. The crash occurred at about 12:00 on a roadside in Ban Na Si Nuan, Mueang district. Rescue workers, police and emergency responders rushed to the scene, where monks were found lying on the road and roadside. Five monks were pronounced dead at the scene, while three others later died in hospital. Thirteen injured monks were taken to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment. 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. Authorities secured the scene and are gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses and investigating the cause of the crash. The investigation is ongoing. Advertisement

Nine Thai monks killed after 11-year-old driver collides with procession The group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking by the roadside when the truck ploughed into them.

Thailand: 11-year-old crashes truck into group of pilgrims; 8 monks killed 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.