Stolen Truck Driven By 11-Year-Old Hits Monks Procession, 8 Dead
An 11-year-old boy stole his parents' truck and struck a Buddhist monks' alms procession in Mukdahan Province on July 2, killing eight monks and injuring 13 others.
At noon on July 2, 2569, a vehicle crashed into Buddhist monks participating in an alms-gathering procession along a roadside in Ban Na Si Nuan, Mueang District, Mukdahan Province, resulting in multiple casualties. Emergency personnel, police, and relevant authorities rushed to the scene to investigate and provide assistance.
At the scene, monks were found scattered across the road and roadside. Officials provided emergency first aid and transported the injured to nearby hospitals. Initially, 5 monks were found dead at the scene, while 7 others sustained critical injuries and were rushed to hospitals for urgent treatment. Three additional monks later died at hospitals, bringing the death toll to 8, with 13 others critically injured. The procession consisted of 34 monks and 5 lay participants traveling from Mukdahan city toward Ubon Ratchathani Province.
Police have detained the driver, identified as an 11-year-old boy with special needs. Initial investigation reveals he stole his parents' Isuzu pickup truck and was driving in the wrong direction from Don Tan District heading toward Mueang District when the tragic collision occurred.
The Mukdahan Provincial Governor is currently investigating the incident and visiting injured victims at hospitals. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
