Eight monks killed in Thailand after 11-year-old loses control of pickup truck

At least eight monks were killed in northeastern Thailand after an 11-year-old boy lost control of a pickup truck and struck a group of pilgrims. Five monks died at the scene, while three others later died from their injuries at a hospital. Fourteen additional people were injured and taken to hospital following the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the full circumstances behind the crash.