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10 injured after car crashes into crowd of rugby fans lining street in Australia; driver arrested
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Key Points:
- Ten people were injured, including two critically, after a car crashed into a crowd of rugby fans in Newcastle, Australia, during a send-off for the Newcastle Knights rugby team.
- The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. local time as thousands lined the streets to support the team ahead of the grand final in Sydney.
- The 18-year-old driver was arrested at the scene and is undergoing mandatory drug and alcohol testing; police do not believe the crash was terror-related.
- Among the critically injured are a 5-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man, while others, including young children, are in stable condition.
- Authorities described the crash as a "horrific" and "preventable" tragedy, with investigations ongoing and road closures affecting the team's planned procession route.
