9 monks killed, more injured in roadside accident while on tudong in Thailand

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… five monks had died ‌at the scene and three in hospital. The Mukdahan provincial office later announced the death of a ninth monk. At least three others were critically injured.

Police said the boy had taken his parents’ pickup truck without permission and had driven it for about 6 miles (10km) when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the monks.

May the merit of their wholesome act of pilgrimage overcome unwholesome states and lead them to the highest freedom nibbana.

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:folded_hands: :sad_but_relieved_face:

Metta for the monks, also for that poor, thoughtless 11 year old, who will now have to bear this for the rest of this round… And his parents…

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Metta and compassion to all involved! :folded_hands:

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The hospital said the boy was in shock. It’s quite common. People respond to trauma in many different ways, and often not how we would assume.

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