10 injured after car crashes into crowd of rugby fans lining street in Australia; driver arrested
An 18-year-old driver was arrested after his car crashed into a crowd of rugby fans in Newcastle, Australia, injuring ten people. Two victims, including a child, remain in critical condition following the incident.
Why it matters
The incident caused significant public alarm and highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety during large public gatherings.
Ten people were injured, including two critically, in Australia on Saturday after a car crashed into a crowd of rugby fans lining the streets to send off their team, in what officials called a "horrific" incident.
It happened about 9:30 a.m. Saturday local time in Newcastle, about 100 miles north of Sydney, as crowds of thousands of people were lining the street to see off the Newcastle Knights' rugby team, which was headed to Sydney for the grand final later Saturday, officials said.
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