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Car Plows Crowd Cheering Rugby Team

Summary

  • Car struck fans cheering Newcastle Knights rugby team.
  • Multiple fans were injured in the incident.
  • The driver of the vehicle was arrested by authorities.

A vehicle drove into a crowd of supporters awaiting the Newcastle Knights rugby team north of Sydney on Saturday. Officials reported multiple injuries among the fans who had gathered to cheer on the team ahead of a significant finals match.

New South Wales Ambulance confirmed that several individuals received on-site medical attention. Australian authorities subsequently arrested the driver of the car involved in the incident.

Thousands of fans had been enthusiastically supporting the Knights throughout the week during their training sessions. A large gathering was present on Saturday morning specifically to see the team bus depart.

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