CRIMEJul 2 · 09:29 UTCSCMP CHINAAidan Jones

8 monks killed in Thailand after boy, 11, crashes truck into pilgrims

Eight Buddhist monks were killed and over a dozen injured in northeastern Thailand when an 11-year-old boy driving his parents’ truck crashed into pilgrims on a rural road. The incident occurred in Mukdahan province, with social media images showing monks’ bodies and alms bowls scattered at the scene.

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