10 injured after car crashes into rugby supporters in Australia

An 18-year-old rugby league fan has been arrested after his car crashed into a crowd of supporters in Newcastle, Australia, injuring 10 people. The incident occurred as the crowd gathered to farewell the local rugby league team, the Newcastle Knights. Among the injured are three children, with a five-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man in critical condition. Police stated the crash is not believed to be terrorism-related, and the driver reportedly lost control of his vehicle while revving it in excitement. The Lord Mayor of Newcastle indicated the driver was a supporter present for the occasion. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed his thoughts for those affected by the incident.

Nine people were injured when a vehicle struck a crowd of fans in Wallsend, Newcastle, on Saturday morning. The fans had gathered to farewell the Knights team bus before the NRL grand final. Emergency services, including four helicopters and 15 ambulances, responded to the incident on Newcastle Link Road. Police arrested the driver at the scene. The Knights' grand final procession route was altered due to the incident, with the club prioritizing public safety. The NSW Premier and Prime Minister expressed their thoughts for those injured and thanked emergency services.