11/02/2015

Police Appeal For Witnesses Following Fatal Road Accident

Police Scotland are appealing for witnesses after a nine-year-old boy died after being hit by a car on Tuesday.

Police said the boy was hit by a black Vauxhall Corsa near Cadham at about 17:40.

The boy was taken to Victoria Hospital in Kickcady, where he died a short time later from his injuries.

Police said: "We are appealing for any drivers or pedestrians who may have been on the A92 at the time of the collision to come forward and help establish the full circumstances of the incident."

(MH/CD)

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