Child dies after being hit by car in Penicuik 12 March 2013 Last updated at 18:40 A seven-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car in Penicuik on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene just after 16:00 following reports the child had been involved in a collision with a Jeep type vehicle. A spokesman for Lothian and Borders Police confirmed the boy died from his injuries at the scene. The incident happened in the Dick Terrace area of the Midlothian town. Police said the driver was assisting officers with their investigation into what happened. They have appealed for any witnesses to contact them.