Knights fans hit by BMW in Wallsend; one in critical condition, nine injured; Anthony Albanese responds on day before NRL grand final
A car crash in Wallsend involving a BMW has left ten people injured, including a five-year-old girl in critical condition. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has responded to the incident occurring on the eve of the NRL grand final.
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Highlights a significant public safety incident and the subsequent political response in Australia.
We have just received an update about the condition of the 10 people who were injured in the crash and taken to John Hunter Hospital.
A five-year-old girl remains in critical condition, while another patient is in a serious but stable condition.
Five patients are now in a stable condition, while three have been discharged from hospital.
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