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Part of situation: Newcastle Knights fan accident in Wallsend (3 clusters)

Newcastle Knights fans injured after car crashes into crowd

Newcastle Knights rugby league fans car crash Wallsend NRL grand final

Ten people, including three children, were injured in Newcastle, Australia, when a car struck a crowd of rugby league supporters on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 9:30 am at a roundabout on Newcastle Link Road in Wallsend as fans gathered to farewell the Newcastle Knights team bus ahead of the NRL grand final.

Among the injured, a five-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man were reported to be in critical condition. Other victims included a two-year-old girl and several adults, with some being treated for serious injuries such as multiple leg fractures. Emergency services responded with multiple ambulances and helicopters to transport victims to John Hunter Hospital.

Police arrested the driver, 18-year-old Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe, at the scene. He has since been charged with multiple counts of dangerous and negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, as well as causing bodily harm by misconduct. Authorities stated the crash is not believed to be a targeted or terror-related attack. Witnesses and local officials noted the driver appeared to be an excited supporter who lost control of the vehicle.

The Newcastle Knights team bus was diverted to an alternate route following the collision. Police have urged fans to avoid gathering on major motorways and have increased patrols in the Newcastle and Hunter regions to manage safety during the grand final weekend.

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Anthony Albanese · Chris Minns · Gavin Morris · Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe · John Hunter Hospital · John Hunter Hospital · NSW Police · New South Wales · New South Wales Police · Newcastle · Newcastle Knights · Sydney Roosters

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