The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a fatal quadbike crash that occurred in Wadeye yesterday.

Around 11am, police believe a quadbike carrying a four males, aged 19, 19, 16 and 12, crashed near Manthathpe Bridge in Wadeye.

Shortly after the crash, clinic staff drove past and transferred the males to the clinic for assessment while also contacting police.

Initial reports indicated abdominal injuries and abrasions.

Around 3:10pm, the clinic notified police that the 16-year-old male’s condition had rapidly deteriorated and he was declared deceased a short time later.

One of the 19-year-olds and the 12-year-old have now been conveyed to Darwin via Careflight for further assessment.

Detectives from Major Crash are expected to arrive in the community this morning to continue investigations and assist local officers.

The exact circumstances of the crash remain under investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or visit your local station. Please quote reference NTP2600038843

The lives lost on Territory roads currently stands at 6.