Fatal traffic incident at Moranbah

Police are investigating a traffic incident which resulted in the death of a six-year-old boy at Moranbah this afternoon.

Preliminary inquiries indicate around 12pm a utility struck the boy riding a scooter on Saint Francis Drive.

The boy was transported to Moranbah Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The 35-year-old male driver of the vehicle was uninjured.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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