Fatal traffic incident in Septimus, QLD

A 2-year-old boy struck by a vehicle has died on property near Mackay this morning, Queensland Police say.

Just before 7am, the boy was near the rear of house at a rural property on Head Menkins Road when he was hit by the utility.

First aid was administered to the child, however he was pronounced deceased a short time later.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

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