Two people suffered critical injuries, and one person serious injuries, in a hit-and-run near the coastal reserve in Brinkin overnight, NT Police said.

Detective Senior Sergeant Brendan Lindner said in a statement that about 3:10am, three people were injured – two men and a woman – on Trower Road, near the coastal reserve in Brinkin.

He said all three were taken to Royal Darwin Hospital, with two assessed as suffering critical injuries, and one in a serious condition.

“We have identified a vehicle of interest observed on CCTV travelling in the area at the time of the incident. It is described as a light-coloured van,” Snr Sgt Lindner said.

“With assistance from the public, it’s inevitable that we will identify the vehicle and driver involved so we are appealing for the driver to immediately make contact with police or attend the nearest police station.”

Detectives are asking residents with street-facing CCTV in Brinkin, Nakara and Tiwi, and anyone else with information about the hit-and-run, to call police on 131 444. Anonymous reports can also me made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.