Police in Thailand say a child crashes a vehicle into a Buddhist procession, killing multiple monks. According to police statements reported by several outlets, an 11-year-old boy takes his parents’ pickup truck or vehicle without permission and then loses control while driving. The truck drives into the procession, striking monks and causing casualties.
All sources agree that the incident occurs during the procession and that most or all victims are Thai Buddhist monks. Reports say eight monks are killed, with the number of injured persons described as around ten in multiple accounts. One outlet reports nine deaths, while others specify eight, indicating differing counts or updates as information is clarified.
Police also say the boy is in custody and will be questioned. Authorities are treating the case as an accident involving an unauthorized vehicle use, while also drawing attention to vehicle access and road safety concerns. No source provides evidence of intent or other contributing factors beyond the loss of control after the vehicle is taken.
