02.07.2026 12:33
In Thailand, a 11-year-old child drove a pickup truck without permission and crashed into a group of Buddhist monks walking on the road, resulting in 8 deaths and 18 injuries. The child was taken into custody.
In Thailand, an 11-year-old child drove a pickup truck into a group of Buddhist monks walking on the road, resulting in 8 deaths and 18 injuries.
In the Muang district of Thailand's Mukdahan province, an 11-year-old child drove a pickup truck into a group of Buddhist monks walking on the road. The accident caused 8 deaths and 18 injuries. Authorities stated that the child took his father's vehicle without permission and also mentioned that the child is a special needs individual. Police have taken the child into custody.
13 OF THE 18 INJURED MONKS ARE IN SERIOUS CONDITION
Authorities reported that 5 of the monks died at the scene and 3 died in the hospital, while 13 of the 18 injured monks are in serious condition. Officials stated that the accident occurred near Na Si Nuan village at 11:55 local time, and the monks were walking towards Don Tan district after eating at Wat Roi Phra Phutthabat Phu Manorom Temple.
The moment of the accident was recorded second by second by nearby security cameras, showing the pickup truck hitting the monks at full speed without braking.