Tragedy in Katherine as eight-year-old child dies during caravan towing incident | NT Independent

Tragedy in Katherine as eight-year-old child dies during caravan towing incident

by | Jun 15, 2020 | Cops, News | 1 comment

An eight-year-old boy died Sunday after allegedly falling from a caravan being towed in Katherine, NT Police say.

Police said the boy fell from the caravan while it was being towed along Edith Farms Road, apparently by a white Mazda utility vehicle.

The child suffered serious injuries and was later pronounced dead at the Katherine District Hospital.

Police said local detectives as well as the Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating the circumstances that lead to the death.

“A white Mazda utility and a white Roma caravan involved in the incident have been seized,” the police said in a statement.

The investigation is continuing. Police have called for witnesses or anyone with knowledge about the incident to contact them on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, quoting reference number 9333197.

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1 Comment

  1. Condolences.
    Gonna miss our little fishing buddy.

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