A general station reporter learned that at around 9:30 a.m. local time in Australia, in Newcastle, New South Wales, fans were on the side of the road to greet the Newcastle Knights who were about to go to Sydney to participate in the Australian National Rugby League finals. A car broke into the crowd, causing many injuries. The emergency department has dispatched 10 ambulances and 3 helicopters. Medical personnel and police arrived at the scene to treat the wounded. According to Australian sources, at least 9 people have been injured in the incident, 2 of whom are in critical condition. NSW police say the driver responsible for the accident has been arrested. The Newcastle Knights official later issued a statement saying that due to a major emergency, the team bus had changed its original route and detour. The NSW Governor said the incident was “heartbreaking”.

A general station reporter learned that at around 9:30 a.m. local time in Australia, in Newcastle, New South Wales, fans were on the side of the road to greet the Newcastle Knights who were about to go to Sydney to participate in the Australian National Rugby League finals. A car broke into the crowd, causing many injuries. The emergency department has dispatched 10 ambulances and 3 helicopters. Medical personnel and police arrived at the scene to treat the wounded. According to Australian sources, at least 9 people have been injured in the incident, 2 of whom are in critical condition. NSW police say the driver responsible for the accident has been arrested. The Newcastle Knights official later issued a statement saying that due to a major emergency, the team bus had changed its original route and detour. The NSW Governor said the incident was “heartbreaking”.