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Breaking: Small aircraft crash reported in remote Northern Territory waters

Breaking: Small aircraft crash reported in remote Northern Territory waters
ABC Australia Tuesday 25 August 2026, 05:09 UTC By Gemma Ferguson 1 min read
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Small aircraft crash reported in Angurugu waters off Groote Eylandt Posted Police have been called to the scene of a plane crash in waters off Groote Eylandt. In a statement to the ABC this afternoon, NT Police confirmed it received "reports of a small aircraft crash in waters near Angurugu". "Police received the report shortly after 11:40am and members are currently responding to the incident," the statement said.

Small aircraft crash reported in Angurugu waters off Groote Eylandt Posted Police have been called to the scene of a plane crash in waters off Groote Eylandt. In a statement to the ABC this afternoon, NT Police confirmed it received "reports of a small aircraft crash in waters near Angurugu". "Police received the report shortly after 11:40am and members are currently responding to the incident," the statement said. Authorities "are working to confirm the circumstances of the crash and the number of people involved", with investigations ongoing. Loading
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