Car Drives Into Large Crowd of Australian Rugby Fans, Injuring Multiple People North of Sydney
- On Saturday morning, a car crashed into a crowd of Newcastle Knights fans at the Newcastle Link Road roundabout at Transfield Avenue, injuring at least seven people, NSW Ambulance said.
- Thousands of supporters had gathered at the Centre of Excellence to farewell the Knights team bus, scheduled to depart at 9.30am for tomorrow's grand final in Sydney.
- Emergency services including NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, and rescue helicopters responded to the scene, while authorities closed Newcastle Link Road westbound from Lake Road and diverted traffic toward Glendale.
- Following the accident, the Knights confirmed the team bus route was changed, with a spokesperson noting they are being guided in real time by Police.
- Authorities have deferred comment as they investigate the crash, with Police working to confirm incident details before releasing further information to the public.
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