Police investigate small aircraft crash in Northern Territory
Northern Territory Police are currently responding to reports of a small aircraft crash in the waters near Angurugu. Authorities were alerted to the incident this afternoon and have launched an investigation to understand what happened.
At this stage, police are working to determine how many people were on board the aircraft when it went down. Emergency services have been deployed to the area to assist with the search and rescue operation.
Angurugu is located on Groote Eylandt, an island in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Because the crash occurred in the water, local authorities are coordinating with maritime experts to reach the site safely and quickly.
Police have not yet released details regarding the condition of the passengers or the cause of the accident. They have asked the public to avoid the area while official teams continue their work.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities focus on locating the aircraft and ensuring the safety of everyone involved.