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Ten injured after car crashes into rugby supporters in Australia
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- A car crashed into a crowd of rugby league supporters in Newcastle, Australia, injuring 10 people, including three children, with two individuals in critical condition.
- The 18-year-old driver, a rugby league fan, was arrested, and police are investigating the incident, which is not believed to be related to terrorism.
- The crowd had gathered to farewell the Newcastle Knights rugby league team ahead of their grand final against the Sydney Roosters.
- Newcastle Lord Mayor Gavin Morris stated the driver lost control of the vehicle while excited and revving the car, leading to the crash.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed sympathy for those affected, emphasizing that rugby league is meant to unite communities.
