Montuiri is in mourning for the death of a six-year-old boy who was accidentally run over and killed on Saturday evening.
The accident happened around 6pm at a family gathering at a property in Son Comelles, about six kilometres from the centre of Montuiri. The boy was hit by the rear of a vehicle belonging to one of the people who had attended the gathering. The driver did not see the boy, who was crouching close to the car. Paramedics attempted in vain to revive the child.
Family, friends and witnesses to the tragic accident have received psychological support to help them cope with the terrible accident. Expressions of grief have been shared throughout Montuiri and on social media.
A statement has been released confirming that the driver tested negative for alcohol and drugs with zero measures. Investigations point to there having been a tragic accident.