Sharjah: A four-year-old boy died on Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Al Nasryah area in Sharjah.

According to a police source, the victim of Pakistani nationality and identified as M.Y.A.H., was hit by a speeding car while crossing the road and is believed to have died instantly. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident.

His body was moved to Al Qasimi hospital and the driver was taken to Al Gharb police station for questioning.