NT road deaths 2025: Horror start ahead of Anzac Day long weekend as three drivers die
A man has died after crashing into a power pole on a Top End road, continuing the Territory’s horror start to the Anzac Day long weekend.
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Three people have died in less than 24 hours on Territory roads, marking a dark start to the Anzac Day long weekend.
The road toll climbed to nine for the year to date after a 44-year-old man was killed in a car crash near Berry Springs.
Police said the man’s vehicle had crashed into a power pole on Hopewell Road, trapping the driver, the sole occupant, inside about 4.33pm on Thursday.
Power lines were damaged as a result and fuel was leaking from the vehicle.
Humpty Doo and Palmerston General duties police were on scene with St John Ambulance and NT Fire and Emergency Service members.
Power and Water staff also arrived to isolate electricity in the area.
St John Ambulance members confirmed the driver had died at the scene.
A crime scene was declared, and Hopewell Road was closed to the public during the night between Kentish and Old Bynoe roads.
Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage to reach out on 131 444 and quote reference number P25112590.
It follows the death of two drivers killed in a horrific head-on collision on Wednesday evening.
Police said the two cars were travelling in opposite directions between Batchelor and Acacia Hills about 8pm when they collided head on, about 1km north of Chinner Rd near Lake Bennett.
Northern Territory Police Assistant Commissioner Travis Wurst described the injuries to both drivers as “catastrophic” and encouraged motorists to drive responsibly this long weekend.
“I implore the [NT] public to obey the road rules [and] understand the Fatal Five: Do not drive when you’re drug affected; always wear your seatbelt; do not speed; do not be distracted by devices; and if you are tried, stop driving,” he said.
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