A man has died in a single vehicle rollover on the Stuart Highway this afternoon.

Watch Commander, Senior Sergeant Greg Pusterla said the crash occurred approximately one kilometre south of Noonamah on the  southbound lane of the Stuart Highway at around 5:30pm.

“The male driver died at the scene, a female passenger has been taken to Royal Darwin Hospital.

“Police and Fire and Rescue Service remain on the scene and one lane is open to traffic. Major Crash Officers are investigating.”

The death takes the road toll to 14 for the year. The toll was also 14 at this time last year.