Al Jazeera·2 min read·easy
Eight Thai monks killed after child drives truck into procession
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Al Jazeera Staff
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An 11-year-old boy in Thailand caused a fatal accident by driving his parents' truck into a procession of Buddhist monks. The incident resulted in the deaths of eight monks and left several others injured.
Why it matters
This tragic event has sparked local concern regarding child safety and the supervision of motor vehicles in rural Thailand.
Police say 11-year-old boy who took his parents’ vehicle without permission is now in custody and will be questioned.
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