BREAKING NEWS Young girl, 7, is struck and killed by falling palm tree while playing in her yard at Tiwi
The girl was playing in the yard of a property in Tiwi, north Darwin, when she was hit by the tree about 1.55pm on Saturday.
She died in an ambulance while on the way to Royal Darwin Hospital.
An 11-year-old boy was also injured by the fallen tree.
He did not suffer life-threatening injuries.
NT Police are investigating and believe the incident is not suspicious.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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