Ten people, including several children, were hurt when a car drove into a crowd of rugby fans in Australia on Saturday. Police have arrested an 18-year-old driver.
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Key facts
- Ten people were injured, including several children, Australian officials said.
- A car drove into a crowd gathered to cheer on a rugby team on Saturday.
- New South Wales police arrested the driver, an 18-year-old rugby league fan.
- The crowd had gathered to support the Newcastle Knights ahead of their Grand Final against Sydney Roosters.
- Newcastle Knights CEO Peter Parr expressed deep concern for the victims.
Ten people, including several children, were injured after a car drove into a crowd gathered to cheer on a rugby team on Saturday, Australian officials have said.
The crowd had assembled to support an NRL team when the vehicle drove into them, in what officials described as a “horrible incident,” according to Sky News.
New South Wales police said the driver, an 18-year-old rugby league fan, has been arrested, Al Jazeera reported.
According to Sky Sports, the supporters had gathered for the Newcastle Knights as the team prepared for their Grand Final against the Sydney Roosters.
Newcastle Knights CEO Peter Parr expressed his deep concern following the incident and extended support to the victims, Sky Sports reported.
Why it matters
An event meant to celebrate a team's biggest match of the season turned into a scene of injury, affecting fans including children. The arrest of an 18-year-old fan raises questions about crowd safety at major sporting gatherings.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were injured?
Australian officials said ten people were injured, including several children.
Has anyone been arrested?
Yes. New South Wales police said the driver, an 18-year-old rugby league fan, has been arrested.
Which team were the fans supporting?
According to Sky Sports, the crowd had gathered to support the Newcastle Knights ahead of their Grand Final against the Sydney Roosters.
Timeline
- Ten injured as car drives into crowd gathered to support NRL team
Sky Sports News: Newcastle Knights CEO Peter Parr has expressed his deep concern after a vehicle drove into a crowd of people supporting the NRL team on Saturday, as they prepared for their Grand Final against Sydney Roosters.
- 10 injured after car crashes into rugby supporters in Australia
Al Jazeera: New South Wales police say the driver, an 18-year-old rugby league fan, has been arrested.
- Ten injured after car crashes into rugby supporters in Australia
Al Jazeera: New South Wales police say the driver, an 18-year-old rugby league fan, has been arrested.
- 'Horrible incident': Ten injured as car hits crowd in Australia
Sky News: Ten people have been injured, including several children, after a car drove into a crowd gathered to cheer on a rugby team on Saturday, Australian officials have said.
- Ten injured as car hits crowd in Australia in 'horrible incident'
Sky News: Ten people have been injured, including several children, after a car drove into a crowd gathered to cheer on a rugby team on Saturday, Australian officials have said.