A young boy injured in a karting accident on Sunday suffered “serious” but not life-threatening-head injuries, police said on Monday.
The 10-year-old was riding the motorised go-kart along a dirt track near Gleneagles when he lost control and landed in a ditch. Emergency services including a trauma team called to the most serious accidents raced to the scene to give on-site treatment before the youngster was airlifted to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.
He underwent surgery there on Sunday night and was recovering on Monday, the police said. No further details about the victim have been released.
A spokesman said the accident took place at 5.45pm on private land near Whitehills Farm, Gleneagles. The boy was driving a yellow EZ Rider off-road kart which was fitted with a black roll cage.
“The vehicle was being driven by a 10-year-old boy along a rough track which leads to a purpose-built quad bike track near to Whitehills Farm,” the spokesman said. “It appears that the vehicle lost control, causing it to leave the track and come to rest in a ditch. The young driver sustained a serious head injury.
“The emergency services were notified and officers from Tayside Police attended along with paramedics from the Scottish Ambulance Service. Due to the seriousness of the injury a trauma team attended from Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, along with an air ambulance.
“The boy was stabilised at the location before being conveyed to Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, by the air ambulance. The boy has undergone surgery and whilst his injuries are serious, they are not considered to be life-threatening.”
He said an investigation has been launched, involving collision investigators from the road policing unit.
“Tayside Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have seen the yellow and black EZ Rider kart being used in the area of Whitehills Farm,” he added. “It is understood that a number of people may have been in the vicinity enjoying the use of quad bikes or trail bikes.”
He asked for anyone with information to contact the police on 0300 111 2222 or speak to any police officer.