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10 injured after car crashes into crowd in Australia; driver arrested

10 injured after car crashes into crowd in Australia; driver arrested

Summary

A car crashed into a crowd in Newcastle, Australia, injuring 10 people during a rugby team celebration. An 18-year-old driver was arrested at the scene, and two victims, including a 5-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man, are in critical condition.

Key Facts

  • The crash happened around 9:30 a.m. local time in Newcastle, about 100 miles north of Sydney.
  • People were gathered to watch the Newcastle Knights rugby team's grand final parade.
  • Ten people were hurt in the accident; two are in critical condition in the hospital.
  • Among the injured are two young children, aged 5 and 2, who are in stable condition.
  • The driver, an 18-year-old, was arrested immediately after the crash.
  • Police, paramedics, and traffic patrols responded quickly to the scene.
  • The event caused road closures and disrupted the team's planned procession.
  • Early reports suggest the driver lost control after revving the vehicle.
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