The Northern Territory Police Force is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the Roper Gulf Region yesterday afternoon.

Around 2:35pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a single-vehicle crash along the Roper Highway, approximately 1km west of the Minyerri turn-off.

A member of the public located an unresponsive adult male and commenced CPR until police and St John Ambulance arrived. The five remaining occupants were able to self-extract from the vehicle and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The 75-year-old driver was later pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Major Crash Investigation Unit is enroute, and investigations are ongoing. The Roper Highway remains closed in both directions and delays are expected to continue into late Saturday afternoon. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Police urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444 quoting reference number P25293056. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The lives lost on Territory roads now stands at 36.