An eight-year-old boy has died in a "tragic accident" after he was apparently hit by a reversing car thought to be driven by his father.
Police said it appears Charles Kimm was struck by a 4x4 car and trailer as it was backing through a gate on a farm.
Emergency services went to the incident but the child died at the scene.
The accident happened on a farm in Wyndales Lodge, Symington, South Lanarkshire, at around 3pm yesterday.
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It is believed the family lived there.
Strathclyde Police have launched an inquiry to establish the circumstances around the death, but described it as a tragic accident.
The Health and Safety Executive has been informed and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.