This is the shocking moment a motorist pulls away and at least two wheels run over a young boy playing on the tarmac in front of his vehicle.

The incident was filmed in the city of Lujan in the eastern Argentine province of Buenos Aires, and the seven-year-old boy was taken to a hospital in the city of General Rodriguez.

According to reports, the pickup truck driver started his vehicle just when the boy appeared with a toy and sat on the road to play with it.

The driver, name not disclosed, said he did not see the young lad, and ended up running over him with two wheels.

The boy got to his feet immediately after being run over, but looked in some pain and sat down on the tarmac again. The driver immediately got out of his vehicle and went to help the young boy.

In the footage, the boy appears to be run over with both wheels including over his head, amazing people when he stands up again straight afterwards.

However, apparent woozy and in some pain, the youngster sits down on the ground as the driver rushes to his aid.

According to the news site El Diario de Lujan, the boy had a deep cut on his head and was transferred to the hospital by emergency services where he remains.

Meanwhile, the local police have confirmed they are investigating the incident.