Several injured in Australia as car crashes into crowd north of Sydney
Authorities could not confirm how many people had been injured, adding that initial indications suggested the incident in Newcastle was not terrorism-related.
A car crashed into a crowd in Newcastle, a city located about 110km north of Sydney, Australia, on Saturday, resulting in several injuries, according to police. The driver was promptly arrested at the scene. Initial reports indicate that multiple individuals, including children, suffered critical injuries, with Newcastle Mayor Gavin Morris stating this during televised remarks.
Thousands of residents had gathered in the city's streets to pay their respects to the Newcastle Knights rugby league team, who were set to compete in the National Rugby League grand final in Sydney the following day. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact number of injuries or ruled out terrorism as a motive.
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