A car struck a crowd of people in Newcastle who had gathered to farewell the Knights team bus before the NRL grand final, injuring ten people, two of them critically, according to the Guardian.
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Key facts
- Ten people were injured when a car struck a crowd in Newcastle on Saturday morning, according to the Guardian.
- A five-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man are in a critical condition, New South Wales police said.
- Eight other people are in a stable condition, with three children among those injured.
- The crowd had gathered to farewell the Knights team bus ahead of the NRL grand final.
- A driver was arrested at the scene, according to the Guardian.
Ten people were injured, two of them critically, after a car crashed into a crowd in Newcastle on Saturday morning, according to the Guardian. The crowd had gathered to farewell the Knights team bus before the NRL grand final.
New South Wales police said a five-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man were in a critical condition following the crash. Eight other people were reported to be in a stable condition.
The Guardian reported that three children were among the ten people injured when the vehicle struck multiple people in the crowd.
A driver was arrested at the scene, according to the Guardian. The cause of the crash has not been established, and police have not stated whether it was deliberate.
Further details, including the condition of those injured and the circumstances of the crash, had not been confirmed at the time of reporting.
Why it matters
The crash left multiple people, including young children, seriously injured at a public gathering ahead of a major sporting event. Key facts, including the cause and any charges, remain to be established by police.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were injured in the Newcastle crash?
According to the Guardian, ten people were injured, with two in a critical condition and eight in a stable condition.
Who was critically injured?
New South Wales police said a five-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man were in a critical condition.
Was anyone arrested?
Yes. The Guardian reported that a driver was arrested at the scene after the vehicle struck the crowd.
Timeline
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