A two-year-old boy has tragically died after being struck by a 4WD in Sydney on Christmas Eve.

Emergency services were called to Wyoming Road at Dural around 6pm, with the toddler suffering critical injuries.

Paramedics treated the boy at the scene, however, he sadly could not be saved and died at the scene.

A 38-year-old man was taken for mandatory testing and is assisting police with their inquiries.

NSW’s Crash Investigation Unit has commenced an investigation

Police will also prepare a report for the information of the Coroner.

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