Five monks died at the scene, while three others later succumbed to their injuries in hospital. Twenty-two other monks and one lay follower were injured in the crash, with four monks reported to be in critical condition.

An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing nine, officials said.

Officials in Thailand say an 11-year-old boy has crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk, killing eight.