Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The Northern Territory Police Force are investigating after 7-year-old child died in Tiwi this afternoon.
Around 1:55pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a 7-year-old female was struck by a falling palm tree at an address in Tiwi while playing in the yard.
Police and St John Ambulance attended the scene, and the victim was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital; however, she was pronounced deceased prior to arrival.
A 11-year-old male was struck also struck by the palm tree and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The incident is not believed to be suspicious.
Investigations are ongoing and a report will be prepared for the coroner.