Car drives into large crowd of Australian rugby fans, injuring 10 people north of Sydney
Police said 10 people were injured, including children, and the 18-year-old driver was arrested after the car hit fans gathered for the team farewell.
- On Saturday, a car plowed into a crowd of Newcastle Knights fans on Newcastle Link Road in Wallsend, injuring 10 people. The 18-year-old driver, Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe, was arrested at the scene.
- Thousands of fans had gathered to farewell the team bus as it departed for Sunday's National Rugby League Grand Final in Sydney. The crowd lined the streets to show passion ahead of the match.
- Ten people were treated at the scene, with a five-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man remaining in critical condition at John Hunter Hospital. NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Dave Waddell confirmed the driver underwent mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
- Newcastle Knights CEO Peter Parr expressed concern for victims, stating the club's thoughts were with those injured and their families. Newcastle Mayor Gavin Morris said, "It appears that he was revving the car in some form," while the team bus was diverted to an alternate route.
- Samarasinghe was charged with nine offences, including dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm and negligent driving causing injury. Police confirmed the incident is not believed to be terrorism-related as inquiries continue.
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