Eight Buddhist monks lost their lives, and 13 others sustained severe injuries following a tragic accident where a pick-up truck collided with a group of monks on a walking pilgrimage in Thailand. The incident occurred at approximately 12 pm local time on Thursday in the Mukdahan province, located in the northeast region of Thailand. Reports indicate that five monks were pronounced dead at the scene, while the remaining three succumbed to their injuries in the hospital.
The young driver of the pick-up truck allegedly took the vehicle onto the road without adult supervision, as stated by khaosodenglish.com. The devastating crash happened at the roadside in Ban Na Si Nuan within the Mueang district. Emergency services found the monks lying on the road and roadside upon their arrival at the cordoned-off scene. The injured monks were promptly transported to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention.
Authorities are currently conducting an investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. The incident remains under active investigation by law enforcement officers.
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