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11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 2, 2026
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Key points An 11-year-old boy was involved in a crash with a group of monks who were on a pilgrimage walk. The incident happened in Mukdahan province, approximately 600 kilometers northeast of Bangkok.
A tragic incident occurred in northeastern Thailand, resulting in the loss of lives. An 11-year-old boy was involved in a crash with a group of monks who were on a pilgrimage walk. The incident happened in Mukdahan province, approximately 600 kilometers northeast of Bangkok.
The crash killed eight monks and injured several others. A total of 14 monks were hospitalized, with some in critical condition. The group of 35 monks was on a 260-kilometer walk when the incident occurred.
Further details about the incident, including the circumstances surrounding the crash, are available from local sources, such as the Ruam Jai Mukdahan Rescue Association, which shared security camera footage of the incident.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
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