A small outback community is reeling after multiple people died in a crash as rescue teams work to identify and recover the victims.
A four-wheel drive collided with a truck near a small town in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory on Friday afternoon.
Authorities received reports of a collision between a truck and car along the Stuart Highway, approximately 12km south of Pine Creek, about 4.15pm.
"Multiple people within the 4WD are deceased at the scene, with the recovery process commenced this morning," NT Police said in a statement on Saturday.
The driver and passenger of the truck escaped with non-life-threatening injuries.
NT Police remain on the scene while diversions are in place for light vehicles along the Stuart Highway.
Significant delays are expected and police are urging motorists to avoid the area.
Detective Senior Sergeant Brendan Lindner urged anyone who was travelling in the area between 2.30pm and 4.45pm on Friday with dash-cam footage to contact police.
“This incident has, and will, impact a large number in the community and all efforts are underway to identify and recover the deceased and to notify their next of kin," he said.
Anyone with information on the identity and movements of the 4WD occupants are also urged to contact police.
