The parents of a 3-year-old boy have been devastated by his death after he was hit and killed by a car right in front of them

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Just as his mother was running up to catch up with him, as he tried to cross the street, the young boy was hit and killed by an oncoming vehicle.

A rescue team which had been called to the scene of the tragic accident, upon their arrival, confirmed him dead.

Photos from the scene show the mother of the young boy weeping as his father clutches him in his arms.

May his soul rest in peace.