QUETTA: An eight-year-old child was killed after being hit by a tractor at Jamiat Road area of Quetta in Balochistan province on Wednesday.

According to rescue sources, the child died after being hit by a tractor at Jamiat Road area of Quetta. The child, identified as Muhammad Shafique, son of Muhammad Sharif Kakar, resident of Jamiat Road, Quetta was shifted to Bolan Medical Complex Hospital, Quetta and later handed over to the heirs after fulfilling necessary medico-legal formalities.

The incident has created a mourning atmosphere at the victim’s house. Further investigation was being conducted by the authorities of concerned police station.