Newcastle car crash LIVE updates: driver arrested, multiple people injured after vehicle crashes into crowd of Knights fans in Wallsend

by · WAtoday

9.38am

Nine people injured, two critical: NSW Ambulance

By Julie Power

Two people are in critical condition in Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital after a car crashed into a crowd of Newcastle Knights fans.

NSW Ambulance confirmed that nine people have been treated and transported to hospital after the car crashed into crowds farewelling the Newcastle Knights team bus.

Paramedics prepare to transport the injured by helicopter.

Of the nine, one was transferred in critical condition, one was critical but stable, and the remaining injured were in a stable condition.

The NSW Ambulance media spokesperson said those injured were of varying ages.