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Police expand investigation into crash that killed 10 monks

A pickup truck stolen by an 11-year-old boy sits at the scene after the child ploughed into a group of monks on a pilgrimage in Mukdahan province on July 2, killing at least nine monks. (Highway police photo)

Police are investigating whether an adult taught an 11-year-old autistic boy to drive before he crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on July 2, killing 10 people and injuring several others.

The crash occurred while monks and lay followers were walking down a road in Muang district of Mukdahan province. Authorities initially reported nine deaths, but the toll rose to 10 after an injured monk later died.

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