Nine-year-old Australian boy allegedly caught driving car at 1.30am on major highway

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Caitlin CassidyMarch 16, 2026 at 04:55 AM
Nine-year-old Australian boy allegedly caught driving car at 1.30am on major highway

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A nine-year-old boy was allegedly caught steering a car on a major highway in New South Wales, Australia, after 1:00 AM. According to NSW police, the boy was sitting on the lap of a 45-year-old man. The man was reportedly experiencing significant fatigue but was operating the pedals. The incident is under investigation by authorities. The reason for this dangerous arrangement was stated as the man's fatigue.

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New South Wales

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