Major Crash Investigators are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a two-year-old girl in Palmerston this evening.

Senior Sergeant Greg Pusterla said at this stage, it appears that the little girl was behind the minibus as it reversed from a unit complex in Pollux Court Woodroffe at around 6:00 pm when she was struck.

“Police, Fire and Rescue and St John Ambulance Officers attended and conveyed the girl to Royal Darwin Hospital. Unfortunately she passed away a short time later,” Senior Sergeant Pusterla said.

“This is a tragic incident and investigations will continue to determine the exact cause and circumstances surrounding the crash.

“At this stage it appears alcohol was not a factor in the crash and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

This now takes the NT road toll to 10 compared to four for the same period last year.

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