Boy, 3, dies after being hit by tractor

A toddler has died after he was knocked down by a tractor on a farm in Scotland.

The boy, named locally as Stuart Nelson, died following the incident at Cuttlehill Farm, Crossgates, in Fife.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

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A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police in Fife are investigating after a child was killed during a collision on a farm.

“The incident happened about 5.10pm on Tuesday 14 February at a property in Crossgates.

“A three-year-old boy sustained fatal injuries after he was involved in a collision with a farm vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this matter are continuing.”