Car crashes into crowd of NRL fans in Newcastle
A car crashed into a crowd of Newcastle Knights rugby fans during a pre-grand final procession in Wallsend, Australia. Ten people were injured, including two in critical condition, leading to the arrest of the 18-year-old driver.
Why it matters
This incident highlights public safety concerns during large-scale community celebrations and has prompted an investigation by local authorities.
Two people are in a critical condition and eight others have been injured after a car ploughed into a crowd gathered for the Newcastle Knights grand final procession in New South Wales.
Australian police arrested the driver of the car at the scene shortly after the crash on Newcastle Link Road in the town of Wallsend, in Newcastle's west, about 9.30am Saturday local time (12:30pm NZT).
NSW police said three girls under six years old had been injured, as well as seven adults.
Of those, a five-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man were in critical condition. The others were in a stable condition and being treated for their injuries in hospital.
NSW Police said Newcastle Link Road was closed in both directions while investigations continued.
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