# Australia: Car crashes into rugby fans, 10 injured

https://mins.news/en/item/84366

- DW, 2026-10-03 04:27 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/australia-car-crashes-into-rugby-fans-10-injured/a-79526643?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> A car drove into rugby league supporters gathered in Newcastle’s Wallsend suburb to see off the Newcastle Knights, injuring at least 10 people, including several children. A 5-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man were critically hurt. Police arrested the 18-year-old driver, who was reportedly revving the car, and said initial inquiries indicated no terrorism link.

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