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8-year-old boy dies following Arnhem Highway crash

July 7, 2025 8:10 am in by
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An 8-year-old boy has been killed following a single-vehicle rollover on the Arnhem Highway.

Police say the incident happened approximately 40km outbound from the Marrakai turnoff at 9pm last night.

A 32-year-old man was reportedly driving the car, with a 14-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy as passengers.

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The 8-year-old boy passed away following the crash.

Both of the other occupants have been taken to Royal Darwin Hospital by Careflight with non life-threatening injuries.

Investigations are continuing.

The road is currently closed in both directions, not expected to reopen until around midday (July 7).

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