Several Injured After Vehicle Strikes Crowd Awaiting Newcastle Knights Bus
A driver was arrested after a vehicle struck multiple people gathered to send off the team ahead of the NRL grand final.
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Several people were injured after a vehicle struck a crowd gathered to farewell the Newcastle Knights team bus ahead of the NRL grand final, New South Wales Police said.
Emergency services were called to Newcastle Link Road at the Transfield Drive roundabout in Wallsend at around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, after reports that a vehicle had struck multiple people in the crowd.
A driver was arrested at the scene following the incident, according to police. The circumstances surrounding how the vehicle came to strike the crowd have not been fully detailed in initial reports.
The crowd had gathered to send off the Knights as the team departed for the NRL grand final, an occasion that typically draws large numbers of supporters hoping to show their support before a major match.
The extent and severity of the injuries to those struck have not been specified. Authorities are expected to provide further details as the investigation into the incident continues.
The incident cast a shadow over what was meant to be a celebratory send-off for the Knights ahead of one of the biggest matches of their season.
Sources
- Several people injured after vehicle hits crowd in Newcastle waiting to farewell Knights team bus — The Guardian — World
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