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Eight monks killed in Thailand after 11-year-old boy crashes truck

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At least nine dead after boy, 11, crashes pickup truck into group of travelling monks.

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A tragic incident unfolded in northeastern Thailand earlier today when an 11-year-old boy drove his parents' pickup truck into a Buddhist pilgrimage procession, leaving nine monks dead and approximately 10 others with serious injuries.The collision occurred in Mukdahan province, close to the border with Laos, shortly before midday on Thursday.The youngster had taken the bronze Isuzu vehicle from his family home without permission before travelling roughly six miles and ploughing into the group of religious walkers.Five monks were pronounced dead at the scene, with three more succumbing to their injuries in hospital.

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A ninth monk was later confirmed dead by the Mukdahan provincial office.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Police have taken the boy into custody whilst investigations continue into the cause of the crash.The monks were part of a group of 35 religious figures and five lay followers undertaking a pilgrimage from Mukdahan to a temple in Ubon Ratchathani province, a journey...

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