Overview
- A vehicle hit a group of supporters at the Transfield Drive roundabout on Newcastle Link Road on Saturday, injuring 10 people who had gathered for a pre-grand-final send-off.
- Paramedics from about 10 ambulances and several rescue helicopters responded at the scene and patients were taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment.
- Police arrested an 18-year-old P-plater at the scene, took him for mandatory testing and say they expect to lay charges after an ongoing investigation.
- Among the injured are children and two people reported in critical condition, including a five-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man, while others remain in stable condition.
- The Knights’ procession was diverted, roads remain closed for police inquiries, and local and state leaders have offered condolences as authorities collect evidence and witness statements.