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Car crashes into rugby fans in Newcastle
A car drove into Newcastle rugby fans, injuring 10 people including two critical cases.
In brief
A car drove into Newcastle rugby fans, injuring 10 people including two critical cases. An 18-year-old rugby fan lost control of his car in Newcastle, injuring at least 10 people including a 5-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man. Originally reported by Dw.
Crash in Newcastle
A car drove into a crowd of rugby league supporters in Newcastle after its driver lost control.
10 injured
At least 10 people were injured, including two critical cases: a 5-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man.
Driver arrested
Local reports identified the driver as an 18-year-old man arrested and taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
Rugby fan
Newcastle Mayor Gavin Morris said the driver was a rugby fan who lost control of his vehicle.
Critical condition
Two injured people were in critical condition: a 5-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man.
Prime Minister reaction
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the incident 'horrible' and said rugby league brings people together.
The bottom line
An 18-year-old rugby fan lost control of his car in Newcastle, injuring at least 10 people including a 5-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man.
