Australia: Car crashes into rugby fans, 10 injured
The driver has been identified as an 18-year-old man who is said to have been "revving" when he lost control of his car.
On Saturday, a car crashed into a gathering of rugby league fans in Newcastle, Australia, resulting in at least 10 injuries, including two critical conditions. The incident took place in the Wallsend suburb, located approximately 68 miles north of Sydney. The driver, an 18-year-old man, was arrested and taken to the hospital for mandatory testing.
He had reportedly been revving his vehicle, expressing excitement as a rugby fan attending the team's departure for the National Rugby League grand final in Sydney. Newcastle's Mayor Gavin Morris stated that the driver was also a supporter of the team, but lost control of his car, causing it to enter the crowd. Initial reports indicated the incident was not terrorism-related.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the event, stating it was "horrible" and that rugby league should have been a weekend of excitement and pride for Newcastle fans.
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