Breaking: Multiple injuries after car hits crowd of Knights supporters in Newcastle

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Breaking: Multiple injuries after car hits crowd of Knights supporters in Newcastle. (2026, October 3). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-03/newcastle-knights-car-crash-wallsend-injuries/107224666

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A car crash involving a crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters in Wallsend, Newcastle, injured several people around 9:30 am today. Emergency services responded to Newcastle Link Road with ten ambulances and three helicopters to treat the victims. The incident occurred as fans had gathered for a pre-grand final event supporting their team.

Written by AI on 2026-10-03, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 3, 2026, an 18-year-old driver crashed his BMW into a crowd of Newcastle Knights fans in Wallsend, Newcastle, injuring ten people, including two children and a senior citizen who were hospitalized in critical condition. The incident occurred around 9:30 AM when thousands had gathered to farewell the team before their NRL grand final match in Sydney. The driver was arrested at the scene and subsequently charged with 17 offenses, including dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, and six counts of causing bodily harm by misconduct using a motor vehicle. Newcastle Link Road was closed temporarily due to the crash.

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NSW Ambulance has confirmed several people have been injured as a result of a car hitting a crowd of people in Newcastle this morning. asserted

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Emergency services were called to Newcastle Link Road, at Wallsend, about 9:30am. It is believed the crowd of supporters had gathered as part of a Newcastle Knights pre-grand final farewell to the team. asserted

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