Northern Territory police are at the scene of a fatal crash on the Stuart Highway 13 kilometres north of Tennant Creek.

The single vehicle crash was reported at around 9am this morning.

One person was found deceased at the scene and another person has been taken to Tennant Creek Hospital.

Major Crash Investigation Unit are travelling to the scene.

The Stuart Highway is closed in both directions and diversions are in place.

Please drive with caution and obey all instructions given by police officers.