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Car Crashes into Newcastle Knights Farewell Crowd in Wallsend
Owlester AI · from 1 source ·
A car crash in Wallsend injured 10 people, including three young girls, after a vehicle struck a crowd of Newcastle Knights fans. Two individuals, a five-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man, are in critical condition. The driver, an 18-year-old P-plater, was arrested and is under investigation for potentially losing control of his vehicle. The Newcastle Knights and Australian Rugby League Commission have expressed concern for the victims.
Key facts
- A car crashed into a crowd of Newcastle Knights fans in Wallsend.
- 10 people were injured, including three young girls.
- Two people, a five-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man, are in critical condition.
- The driver, an 18-year-old P-plater, was arrested and is under investigation.
- Newcastle Mayor Gavin Morris suggested the driver lost control due to excitement.
- The Newcastle Knights and Australian Rugby League Commission have expressed concern for the victims.