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Several Injured After Car Ploughs Into Crowd in Newcastle

  • On Saturday morning, a car crashed into a crowd of Newcastle Knights fans at the Newcastle Link Road roundabout at Transfield Avenue, injuring at least seven people, NSW Ambulance said.
  • Thousands of supporters had gathered at the Centre of Excellence to farewell the Knights team bus, scheduled to depart at 9.30am for tomorrow's grand final in Sydney.
  • Emergency services including NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, and rescue helicopters responded to the scene, while authorities closed Newcastle Link Road westbound from Lake Road and diverted traffic toward Glendale.
  • Following the accident, the Knights confirmed the team bus route was changed, with a spokesperson noting they are being guided in real time by Police.
  • Authorities have deferred comment as they investigate the crash, with Police working to confirm incident details before releasing further information to the public.
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Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald
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Multiple injured after being hit by car in Newcastle

Multiple people have been hit by a car while lining the streets to farewell the Newcastle Knights in the state's north.

·North Sydney, Australia
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The West AustralianThe West Australian
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Several injured after car ploughs into crowd in Newcastle

A major emergency response is underway after a car struck a crowd, leaving several people injured.

·Osborne Park, Australia
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