A boy has died after being struck by a truck in Tu’akenivale, Vava’u on Saturday 6.

Vava’u police say the 4-year-old boy was riding on his bike when he was hit by the truck’s back wheel.

The driver of the truck stopped and went to the aid of the boy before he was rushed to hospital.

The boy however died  last night while  in hospital after suffering a serious head injury.

Police investigation continues.