Multiple people injured as car hits crowd at Knights pre-grand final farewell in Newcastle
A car crashed into a crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters during a pre-grand final procession, resulting in seven people being hospitalized. The 18-year-old driver has been arrested and charged, with authorities confirming the incident was not a targeted attack.
Why it matters
This incident highlights public safety concerns during large-scale community events and the impact of traffic accidents on crowds.
Ten people were injured when a car hit a crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters who had gathered as part of a pre-grand final farewell to the team.
Three people were later discharged from hospital, while one remains in a critical condition.
NSW Police said the 18-year-old driver was arrested at the scene.
Link copied Share Share article One person is in a critical condition while seven others remain in hospital after a car crashed into a crowd gathered for the Newcastle Knights grand final procession.
18-year-old Indika Bambrick Samarasingh was arrested shortly after the crash at a roundabout on Newcastle Link Road, at Wallsend in Newcastle's west, about 9:30am.
He has since been charged with multiple driving offences and is expected to front court on Sunday.
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