The Northern Territory Police Force are currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred along the Arnhem highway overnight.
Around 9pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received report that a vehicle had rolled on the Arnhem Highway, approximately 40km outbound from the Marrakai turnoff. The vehicle was carrying a 32-year-old male driver, a 14-year-old female and an 8-year-old male.
St John Ambulance, Police and the NT Fire and Rescue Service attended and conducted first aid.
The 8-year-old male was declared deceased at the scene, with the 32-year-old man and 14-year-old female conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital via CareFlight.
Both currently remain in stable conditions. It is believed the occupants are all family members.
The Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating and the Arnhem Highway remains closed from the Bark Hut Inn for 11km outbound.
Police advise motorists to avoid the area as delays are expected to remain until midday July 7.
Police urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25181329.
The lives lost on Territory roads now stands at 22.
