Police Update: Age Correction - Death - Tiwi

The Northern Territory Police Force can confirm that the age of the child who was struck and killed by a palm on Saturday was 4-years-old, while an 11-year-old male was also struck by the palm tree and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The initial age of 7 was incorrect.

Investigations into the tragic incident remain ongoing.

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