Police Are Responding To Fatal Crash - Berry Springs 24 April

A 44-year-old man has died in a single vehicle crash in Darwin's rural area.

At 4:33pm the Joint Emergency Services Communications Centre received a report of a single vehicle crash on Hopewell Road, Berry Springs.

It was reported that a vehicle had hit a power pole and the only

occupant, the driver, was trapped inside.

Power lines were also reportedly damaged and fuel was leaking from the vehicle.

Humpty Doo and Palmerston General duties Police attended the scene with St John Ambulance and NT Fire and Emergency Services members.

Power and Water staff also attended and isolated electricity in the area.

Upon arrival at the scene St John Ambulance members confirmed the driver was deceased.

A crime scene was declared and Hopewell Road between Kentish and Old Bynoe roads is expected to remain closed until late tonight.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has dashcam footage is urged to reach out to NT Police on 131 444 and quote reference number P25112590.

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