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Multiple People Injured After Car Drives Into Newcastle Knights Fans

NSW Ambulance said at least seven people were injured as police closed Newcastle Link Road and diverted traffic after the crash.

  • 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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Multiple injured after being hit by car in Newcastle

Multiple people have been hit by a car while lining the streets to farewell the Newcastle Knights in the state's north.

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Multiple people injured after car hits crowd lining streets to farewell Knights bus

At least seven people have been injured after a car crashed into fans farewelling the Newcastle Knights team bus. Read the emergency response details here.

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