Newcastle Car Crash Today: A BMW recently rammed into a large crowd of football fans in Newcastle, injuring at least 10. New South Wales (NSW) Police have launched a probe. And the suspect, an 18 year old has been arrested.
Newcastle Car Crash Today: What Happened?
Around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, a BMW car hit a group of Newcastle Knights supporters on Newcastle Link Road, near the Transfield Drive roundabout in Wallsend. The crowd had come together to see off the team bus before the NRL (National Rugby League) grand final. Ten people were hurt and transported to John Hunter Hospital. Officers arrested the driver at the scene, and Newcastle Link Road was shut in both directions while emergency services responded.
Newcastle Car Crash Today: Who are the Victims?
The victims of the Newcastle car crash today include:
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A five-year-old girl and
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A 67-year-old man
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Another girl aged 5
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A two-year-old girl
Adults aged 24, 25, 31, 48, 57 and 63 are the others who sustained injuries. All of them have been taken to the nearby John Hunter Hospital for treatment. According to Australian press, 2 of the injured victims are currently critical.
Newcastle Car Crash Today: Who’s the Suspect?
At the scene, police took into custody an 18-year-old driver holding a P-plate licence. He was taken to a nearby hospital by the NSW police for compulsory testing. Other details of the suspect like his name and residence are not yet public.
Newcastle Car Crash Today: Investigation Update
NSW Police have launched an investigation into how the vehicle got into the crowd. Officers from the Newcastle City Police District, the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, and NSW Ambulance attended the scene. Authorities are urging anyone with information that could help to get in touch with Crime Stoppers. The road is still shut as police enquiries carry on.
Newcastle Car Crash Today: Local Authorities Response
Emergency services launched a large-scale response, with police officers, paramedics, ambulances, and helicopters arriving at the scene. The Newcastle Knights’ scheduled farewell procession had to be rerouted due to the crash, and the team bus later departed from Newcastle. NSW Premier Chris Minns voiced concern for those impacted and expressed gratitude to the emergency personnel responding to the incident.
These are the details of the crash so far. Further details are awaited.
