Overview
- Authorities say a demolition derby car broke through a barrier and struck a mobile grandstand at the Walcha Showground on Saturday evening, injuring 13 spectators.
- Four people remain in hospital, with two reported as serious but stable after initial airlifts to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle.
- NSW Police seized the vehicle for forensic examination and are reviewing video, with the driver undergoing mandatory testing before being released from hospital.
- The Australian Demolition Derby Association says it was not consulted on the event and expects the sport to face intensified scrutiny and safety reviews.
- Walcha Council officials signalled a review of the rally’s future as local leaders praised bystanders and first responders for rapid triage and support.