At least nine people, including children, have been injured after a car crashed into a crowd gathered in Newcastle, Australia, to farewell the Knights team bus ahead of the NRL grand final on Saturday (Oct 3). Two people were critically injured, according to reports.New South Wales police said emergency services were called to Newcastle Link Road, at the Transfield Drive roundabout in Wallsend, at about 9.30 am on Saturday after a vehicle struck multiple people. The driver was arrested at the scene. “Several people have been injured and are currently receiving treatment at the scene,” police said.<h2>Driver allegedly lost control while revving car</h2>Newcastle Mayor Gavin Morris told the ABC that the driver was a Knights supporter who appeared to have lost control of the vehicle while revving its engine shortly before the team arrived. “It appears that he’s lost control of the car, and he’s gone into the crowd,” Morris said, adding that about nine people had been injured, including children. He said the incident was under investigation and that the driver was in police custody.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/murderer-christa-pike-unconscious-on-ventilator-after-botched-execution-lawyers-tell-court-punishment-greater-than-any-other-person-1790994126174">Murderer Christa Pike unconscious, on ventilator after botched execution, lawyers tell court: 'Punishment greater than any other person'</a><h2>Video emerges of moments before crash</h2>Footage shared on social media appeared to show the car being driven quickly around the roundabout shortly before the crash. Other images showed the vehicle on a footpath afterwards. Witness Dylan Prior told ABC News that the car had been “revving a bit” before it struck the crowd. “I saw some young kids go flying, and people running to help the victims,” he said. “Everyone was yelling and hysterical, yelling at the driver. They were screaming for help.”<h2>Knights change procession route</h2>Newcastle Link Road was closed in both directions following the crash, forcing organisers to divert the Knights’ grand final procession. The club said in an Instagram story that it had changed the route and apologised to fans who may have missed the chance to farewell the team. “Public safety is our priority,” the club said. <img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20261003/image-1790997020881.png">Police have meanwhile appealed to fans to leave the area as emergency services responded and the incident remained under investigation.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-hamam-al-hammami-omani-co-pilot-in-flydubai-cockpit-attack-was-already-flagged-over-security-concerns-smit-machchhar-1790992543064">Who is Hamam Al-Hammami? Omani co-pilot in Flydubai cockpit attack was already flagged over security concerns</a><h2>Australian PM Anthony Albanese shares condolences after “horrible accident”</h2>In a post on X, Australian PM Anthony Albanese shared his condolences and said that his “thoughts are with everyone injured or involved in the horrible incident this morning in Newcastle.” He also thanked emergency services and police “for responding so quickly, and their ongoing work in treating the injured.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">My thoughts are with everyone injured or involved in the horrible incident this morning in Newcastle. I want to acknowledge and thank emergency services and police for responding so quickly, and their ongoing work in treating the injured. Rugby league brings people together,…&mdash; Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) <a href="https://x.com/AlboMP/status/2106198782220407089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“Rugby league brings people together, and this should have been a weekend of excitement and pride for Newcastle fans,” he said, adding that he has spoken to NSW Premier Chris Minns, and offered support.

At least nine people, including children, were injured after a car struck a crowd waiting to see off the Newcastle Knights team bus ahead of the NRL Grand Final. Two people were critically injured, and the driver was arrested.

At least nine people, including children, have been injured after a car crashed into a crowd gathered in Newcastle, Australia, to farewell the Knights team bus ahead of the NRL grand final on Saturday (Oct 3). Two people were critically injured, according to reports. New South Wales police said emergency services were called to Newcastle Link Road, at the Transfield Drive roundabout in Wallsend, at about 9.30 am on Saturday after a vehicle struck multiple people. The driver was arrested at the scene. “Several people have been injured and are currently receiving treatment at the scene,” police said. Driver allegedly lost control while revving car Newcastle Mayor Gavin Morris told the ABC that the driver was a Knights supporter who appeared to have lost control of the vehicle while revving its engine shortly before the team arrived. “It appears that he’s lost control of the car, and he’s gone into the crowd,” Morris said, adding that about nine people had been injured, including children. He said the incident was under investigation and that the driver was in police custody. Also read | Murderer Christa Pike unconscious, on ventilator after botched execution, lawyers tell court: 'Punishment greater than any other person' Video emerges of moments before crash Footage shared on social media appeared to show the car being driven quickly around the roundabout shortly before the crash. Other images showed the vehicle on a footpath afterwards. Witness Dylan Prior told ABC News that the car had been “revving a bit” before it struck the crowd. “I saw some young kids go flying, and people running to help the victims,” he said. “Everyone was yelling and hysterical, yelling at the driver. They were screaming for help.” Knights change procession route Newcastle Link Road was closed in both directions following the crash, forcing organisers to divert the Knights’ grand final procession. The club said in an Instagram story that it had changed the route and apologised to fans who may have missed the chance to farewell the team. “Public safety is our priority,” the club said. Police have meanwhile appealed to fans to leave the area as emergency services responded and the incident remained under investigation. Also read | Who is Hamam Al-Hammami? Omani co-pilot in Flydubai cockpit attack was already flagged over security concerns Australian PM Anthony Albanese shares condolences after “horrible accident” In a post on X, Australian PM Anthony Albanese shared his condolences and said that his “thoughts are with everyone injured or involved in the horrible incident this morning in Newcastle.” He also thanked emergency services and police “for responding so quickly, and their ongoing work in treating the injured.”

At least nine people, including children, were injured after a car struck a crowd waiting to see off the Newcastle Knights team bus ahead of the NRL Grand Final. Two people were critically injured, and the driver was arrested.

Newcastle car crash: At least nine injured, witnesses describe children flying as vehicle ploughs into Knights fans

Sydney Roosters winger Blake Ferguson played the closing stages of his team's Australian rugby league grand final triumph with a broken leg, coach Trent Robinson said Monday.

Inspirational halfback Cooper Cronk has already won plaudits for taking to the field with a fractured shoulder blade in Sunday's 21-6 win over Melbourne Storm, but Robinson said Ferguson's courage should also be recognised.

He said Ferguson played the last 30 minutes of the game with a leg injury but it was not until after the final whistle that medics realised it was a broken fibula.

"Not until probably 20 or 30 minutes after the game," he told NRL.com.&nbsp;

"We knew he had an injury but then the longer that goes it sort of starts to get numb so they ended up getting it scanned and we found out he'd broken his leg."

He said Ferguson, 28, who is heading to Parramatta Eels next season, wore a moonboot to celebrate with his teammates.

"It was all about the team -– there wasn't that selfishness that people can have when they're younger in their career," Robinson said.

"That's what goes into those performances, that's when an injury happens and you go 'what's my job, I'm a winger I can't get replaced, I've got to continue on'."

Cronk was in doubt until early Sunday because of a shoulder injury but turned out after painkiller injections.

It was only after the match that the club revealed he had a 15 centimetre (six inch) break in his scapula.

"It's the most heroic thing I've ever seen," club doctor Ameer Ibrahim said.

"That fracture is what you see with motorbike accidents and car accidents -- 11 out of 10 pain."

The Roosters' first title in five years was particularly sweet for Cronk, who joined the club late last year from the premiership-winning Storm.

He became the first player to claim back-to-back premierships for different clubs since Johnny Mayes when he joined the Roosters from Manly in 1973-74.

Sydney Roosters winger Blake Ferguson played the closing stages of his team's Australian rugby league grand final triumph with a broken leg, coach Trent Robinson said Monday.

Sydney Roosters winger Blake Ferguson played the closing stages of his team's Australian rugby league grand final triumph with a broken leg, coach Trent Robinson said Monday. Inspirational halfback Cooper Cronk has already won plaudits for taking to the field with a fractured shoulder blade in Sunday's 21-6 win over Melbourne Storm, but Robinson said Ferguson's courage should also be recognised. He said Ferguson played the last 30 minutes of the game with a leg injury but it was not until after the final whistle that medics realised it was a broken fibula. "Not until probably 20 or 30 minutes after the game," he told NRL.com. "We knew he had an injury but then the longer that goes it sort of starts to get numb so they ended up getting it scanned and we found out he'd broken his leg." He said Ferguson, 28, who is heading to Parramatta Eels next season, wore a moonboot to celebrate with his teammates. "It was all about the team -– there wasn't that selfishness that people can have when they're younger in their career," Robinson said. "That's what goes into those performances, that's when an injury happens and you go 'what's my job, I'm a winger I can't get replaced, I've got to continue on'." Cronk was in doubt until early Sunday because of a shoulder injury but turned out after painkiller injections. It was only after the match that the club revealed he had a 15 centimetre (six inch) break in his scapula. "It's the most heroic thing I've ever seen," club doctor Ameer Ibrahim said. "That fracture is what you see with motorbike accidents and car accidents -- 11 out of 10 pain." The Roosters' first title in five years was particularly sweet for Cronk, who joined the club late last year from the premiership-winning Storm. He became the first player to claim back-to-back premierships for different clubs since Johnny Mayes when he joined the Roosters from Manly in 1973-74.

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Newcastle car crash: At least nine injured, witnesses describe children flying as vehicle ploughs into Knights fans

Blake Ferguson played NRL grand final with broken leg