The Northern Territory Police Force can confirm it has located the other six occupants of the stolen motor vehicle involved in a fatal crash in Katherine this morning.

Following the crash, a 16-year-old male suffered critical injuries and, despite the efforts of paramedics, was declared deceased at the scene.

A 15-year-old male was located at the scene and two female youths aged 16 and 17 were located by drone in nearby bushland. All three were conveyed to Katherine District Hospital (KDH) with minor injuries.

A second 15-year-old male was located in Katherine and a 13-year-old male was located in a nearby community. Both were conveyed to KDH for assessment of minor injuries.

A 16-year-old male presented to a local clinic with minor injuries and was identified by police as having been an occupant of the vehicle.

One lane of the Stuart Highway has reopened and traffic is being managed on site.

Investigations into the incident remain ongoing.