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Child dies after being hit by tractor

Holsworthy youngster was under two

A young child has died following a collision with a tractor.

The youngster, from the Holsworthy area, was under two years old, and was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident on a farm in the area of Buckland Brewer, Devon, just before 8 a.m. on Saturday.

Devon and Cornwall Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

The child's next of kin were informed, and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) notified.

A HSE spokesperson said it is: "are aware of this incident and supporting Devon and Cornwall Police. Our thoughts are very much with the family at this time."

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