A THREE-year-old boy has died on a farm near Frome after being hit by a tractor. 

Police were called to the farm in Whatley at 10.40am yesterday (November 12). 

The boy was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken by ambulance to the Royal United Hospital in Bath, but sadly died from his injuries.

DS Rachel Whelan, of the public protection unit, said: "Our thoughts are very much with the boy's family, who have been left distraught by his death.

"A multi-agency investigation is under way in accordance with national rapid response protocols following the unexpected death of any child.

"At this time we are treating this as a tragic accident."