November 7th 2024.
In the early hours of this morning, a tragic incident occurred on a road in Darwin, Northern Territory. A driver, whose identity remains unknown, is believed to have struck and killed two women while they were walking on the Trower Road in Brinkin, near Casuarina Beach. Another woman was also hit by the car at around 1:30am.
According to reports, the two victims, aged 62 and 47, were pronounced dead at the scene. The third woman, who was also injured in the incident, was immediately taken to the Royal Darwin Hospital for treatment. The severity of her injuries is currently unknown.
In an interview with the NT News, Northern Watch Commander Tim Healey stated that the driver involved in the crash had fled the scene. The Major Crash Investigation Unit has taken over the case and is currently conducting a thorough investigation. The police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the driver responsible for this tragic hit-and-run. They are urging any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the incident to come forward.
This unfortunate event has added to the already alarming number of lives lost on NT roads. According to recent reports, the death toll has now reached 56, which is a significant increase from the same period last year, where only 26 fatalities were reported. As the investigation continues and more information is gathered, our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the victims during this difficult time.
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