A spectator has died and two people have been injured at the Finke Desert Race near Alice Springs.
Northern Territory police confirmed the man died after being struck by a vehicle on Monday morning, 35km from the start/finish line.
The man in his 60's was a spectator at the event and died at the scene.
The area has been cordoned off and competitors have been diverted from the area, which has been declared a crime scene.
A male spectator in his 50's was also injured in the incident and he was taken to Alice Springs Hospital.
A spectator has died and two people have been injured at the Finke Desert Race (pictured) near Alice Springs