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Boy, 3, killed at Highland Show Officers name boy killed at show
(about 18 hours later)
A three-year-old boy has died following an accident at Edinburgh's Royal Highland Show. Police have identified a boy who died in an accident at Edinburgh's Royal Highland Show as three-year-old Ben Craggs, of Sedgefield, County Durham.
The child was taken to The Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh with serious head injuries following the incident, at about 1330 BST. The accident, in which a concrete bollard fell onto the chld,happened in a car park on Thursday afternoon.
It is thought the child was playing in a car park and may have pulled a concrete bollard on top of himself. Ben was taken to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh with serious head injuries, but died later.
A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said despite efforts of medical staff, the child died at about 1450 BST. A police investigation into exactly what happened is continuing.
Further inquiries will be carried out by police to establish exactly what happened. Police sealed off the spot where the accident happened at an entrance gate to the north car park outside the showground itself.
Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
This has been a tragic accident and our thoughts and sympathies are with the boy's family at what is a very difficult time Ray JonesRoyal Highland Show chief executiveThis has been a tragic accident and our thoughts and sympathies are with the boy's family at what is a very difficult time Ray JonesRoyal Highland Show chief executive
At the scene, Insp Alan Duthie said: "A tragic accident took place around 1:30pm this afternoon. A three-year-old child was playing near to some concrete bollards and suffered serious injuries. Lothian and Borders Police have confirmed that family liason officers had been working with the child's relatives.
"We are still unsure as to what exactly happened. The child was taken to hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. We are appealing for witnesses to come forward and get in touch." Officers said no cars were involved in the incident, which happened at 1330 BST on the first day of the show.
Agnes Turner, 64, who was visiting for the day from Galashiels, added: "It's such a terrible thing to have happened. I hate to think what his parents are going through."
Thorough investigation
Ray Jones, Royal Highland Show chief executive, said: "This has been a tragic accident and our thoughts and sympathies are with the boy's family at what is a very difficult time.Ray Jones, Royal Highland Show chief executive, said: "This has been a tragic accident and our thoughts and sympathies are with the boy's family at what is a very difficult time.
"We are helping with investigation agencies and co-operating fully with their enquiries.""We are helping with investigation agencies and co-operating fully with their enquiries."
Gordon Greenhill, head of community safety at the city council, said: "I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the child's family at this very sad time.Gordon Greenhill, head of community safety at the city council, said: "I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the child's family at this very sad time.
"The council is working closely with the police and an immediate, thorough investigation is currently being carried out into this tragic incident.""The council is working closely with the police and an immediate, thorough investigation is currently being carried out into this tragic incident."
First Minister Alex Salmond, who had been at the show earlier, said: "This is a terrible tragedy, and our hearts and condolences go out to the family of the young boy."