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Breaking: Multiple injuries after car hits crowd of Knights supporters in Newcastle

Breaking: Multiple injuries after car hits crowd of Knights supporters in Newcastle
ABC Australia Saturday 03 October 2026, 00:23 UTC 1 min read
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NSW Ambulance has confirmed several people have been injured as a result of a car hitting a crowd of people in Newcastle this morning. Emergency services were called to Newcastle Link Road, at Wallsend, about 9:30am. It is believed the crowd of supporters had gathered as part of a Newcastle Knights pre-grand final farewell to the team.

NSW Ambulance has confirmed several people have been injured as a result of a car hitting a crowd of people in Newcastle this morning. Emergency services were called to Newcastle Link Road, at Wallsend, about 9:30am. It is believed the crowd of supporters had gathered as part of a Newcastle Knights pre-grand final farewell to the team. Paramedics and police are at the scene with 10 ambulances and 3 helicopters treating a number of people. Loading
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