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09 Sept 2025

Boy, 11, killed in quadbike crash

Boy, 11, killed in quadbike crash

An 11-year-old boy has died in a quadbike crash.

Emergency services were called to the scene on land near Durness in the Highlands at about 4.20pm on Tuesday.

The child was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “We were made aware of a crash involving a quadbike on land near Durness around 4.20pm on Tuesday November 29.

“An 11-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin are aware.

“Inquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing.”

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