11-Year-Old Kills 9 Monks in Tragic Road Accident
A devastating accident occurred when an 11-year-old, driving a pickup truck, collided with a group of Buddhist monks on a pilgrimage in Mukdahan province, resulting in nine deaths and multiple injuries.
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The group of monks and laypeople began their pilgrimage from Phu Manorom temple.
The 11-year-old driver stole a pickup truck.
The 11-year-old drove the truck in the wrong direction at high speed.
The truck collided with the group of monks walking on the road.
Nine monks were killed, and several others were injured.
Eyewitnesses and locals rushed to provide aid.
Police and rescue services arrived at the scene.
The 11-year-old driver was taken into custody.
The child's parents and grandmother were interviewed by police.
Authorities confirmed no brake marks were found at the scene.
The governor held a press conference regarding the incident and compensation.
Investigations into the cause and accountability are ongoing.