Driver, 18, Charged After Crashing Into Newcastle Crowd
A car drove into a crowd of Newcastle Knights fans in Wallsend, New South Wales at about 9:30 a.m. Saturday. The driver was arrested at the scene.
- Multiple people, including children, were critically injured, said Newcastle Mayor Gavin Morris.
- More than 10 ambulances and three helicopters responded to the scene.
- Authorities said initial indications do not suggest the incident was terrorism-related.
- Thousands had lined the streets to farewell the Knights before Sunday's grand final.
Why it matters: The incident struck a large public gathering tied to one of Australian rugby league's biggest events. The Knights' farewell route was diverted as a result.
- The club said on Instagram that public safety prompted the route change.
How 12 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 5 sources: The center leads with the confirmed arrests and official statements, including the mayor's remarks about critically injured children and the terrorism assessment.
Reuters6dSeveral injured in Australia as car crashes into crowd north of Sydney
Associated Press6dCar drives into large crowd of Australian rugby fans, injuring 10 people north of SydneyCNCTV News6dSeveral injured in Australia as car crashes into crowd north of Sydney
Deutsche Welle6dAn 18-year-old driver crashed into rugby fans in Australia after losing control of his car
Sky News6d'Horrible incident': At least nine injured as car hits crowd in AustraliaLeft coverage, 4 sources: The left focuses on the police response, crowd safety management, and the club's public communication about the route change.
The Guardian5dNo bail for P-plater over Newcastle crash that left five-year-old in induced coma and injured nine other NRL fans
ABC News6dSeveral people injured after vehicle crashes into crowd in Australia; driver arrested
Al Jazeera6d10 injured after car crashes into rugby supporters in Australia
The Independent6dSeveral injured as car crashes into rugby fans gathered in Australia’s NewcastleRight coverage, 3 sources: The right emphasizes the scale of the emergency response and the large crowd of fans affected ahead of the grand final.
Daily Mail5dNewcastle Knights fan caught up in crash thought he was 'going to die' when car ploughed into crowd
New York Post6dDriver crashes into large crowd of Australian rugby fans, injuring 10 people, including several children
The Sun6dGirl, 5, among 10 injured after ‘car rams into crowd’ at rugby parade in ‘horrible incident’ as driver, 18, arrestedWhat’s next: Police asked fans to disperse and keep roads clear for emergency services.
- NSW Ambulance described the situation as still evolving at time of reporting.
- How many people were injured in total, and what are the full conditions of the critically injured?
- What motivated the driver to enter the crowd?