An investigation has been launched into the death in custody of a 34-year-old Aboriginal man in Darwin.
Staff at Darwin Correctional Centre rushed the prisoner to hospital about 7.30am (ACST) on Saturday but he died a short time later.
Kevin Raby, acting executive director of Northern Territory Correctional Services, said an internal investigation into the man's death had begun.
"This is a serious matter and is being treated as a priority investigation," Mr Raby said.
"This is a very distressing situation for staff and prisoners at the correctional centre and we're implementing appropriate counselling.
"We are also offering our support to the family of the man."
Police are also investigating the death.
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