Tragedy in Thailand: 11-year-old boy ran over a group of monks during a religious march
[108540] Tragedy in Thailand: 11-year-old boy ran over a group of monks during a religious march
At least eight monks were killed and 14 others were injured after an 11-year-old boy stole his father's vehicle and ran over a group that was marching in Mukdahan Province, Thailand.
Horrifying tragedy in Thailand: A child caused the deaths of eight monks
A difficult incident was reported today (02/07/2026) from northeastern Thailand, where at least eight monks lost their lives during a traditional religious march. According to the Israel News IL channel, identified with ongoing reports and real-time news, the disaster occurred in Mukdahan Province, about 600 kilometers northeast of Bangkok.
According to the report, the cause of the fatal accident was a boy of only 11 years old, who stole his father's pickup truck and lost control of the vehicle while the religious group was in the midst of a march. According to Israel News IL, the force of the impact was severe, and besides the eight fatalities, another 14 people were injured and were evacuated to hospitals in the area.
The condition of the injured is defined as serious, with four of them currently hospitalized in critical condition. Local authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the case, which has shocked the local community in Thailand.