Newcastle crash LIVE updates: Multiple injuries, driver arrested after car hits Knights crowd

Megan GorreyUpdated October 3, 2026 — 11:19am,first published 11:02amKey Posts11.19amNine injured, driver believed to be a Knights fan: Newcastle mayorBy Nick NewlingNewcastle Mayor Gavin Morris has said nine individuals are believed to be injured after a driver, who was believed to be a fan of the Newcastle Knights, allegedly lost control of their vehicle.“I’ve spoken to the authorities, a number of which, and look, first of all, it is under investigation, and the young driver is now with police, so it appears that he was revving the car in some form. He was excited. He was a supporter. He was, you know, a fan,” Morris told ABC television this morning.Paramedics prepare to transport the injured by helicopter.Sitthixay Ditthavong“He was there for the for the joy of the moment as well. And somehow, yes, he has lost control of the car. And you know, the witnesses are also reporting to police at the moment, so it is under investigation,” Morris said.“It appears that he’s lost control of the car, and he’s gone into the crowd. And I believe about nine were injured, which sadly also included children. And he’s gone sideways into the the crowd. So that is the information that we have at this point.”10.59am‘It’s heartbreaking’: Minns being briefed on horror crashBy Bevan ShieldsNSW Premier Chris Minns has released a statement about the incident, and is being briefed on the details as they emerge.“It’s heartbreaking to see fans who were sending off their grand final team involved in such a terrible incident,” Minns said.Paramedics prepare to transport the injured by helicopter.Sitthixay Ditthavong“My thoughts are with the families and friends of loved ones who have been involved or injured in the crash. I also want to thank emergency services including police and ambulance who are responding to this tragedy.“We’ve seen how this grand final has brought the Newcastle together, and I hope the whole community remains united as we continue to respond.”He urged the “large number” of fans and families travelling to Sydney for the grand final to drive safely.10.59amOn the ground: Excitement turns to confusion as ‘many’ people hitBy Bevan ShieldsThe Herald’s chief sports reporter Tom Decent was nearby interviewing fans when the incident happened.Tom says word started coming through that many people had been hit by a car and were severely injured.“There are thousands and thousands of Knights fans on the street waiting to watch their heroes come through on the team but, but that’s now not happening,” Tom says.“That excitement has turned to confusion and concern for their fellow fans. It’s chaos here at the moment. Pepole have realised something very serious has happened.”A helicopter has just landed on a nearby cricket oval.10.59amMultiple people injured after car crashes into fans farewelling Newcastle Knights team busBy Megan GorreyGood morning. Multiple people of various ages have been injured after a car crashed into a crowd of football fans who had come out to farewell the Newcastle Knights team bus in Wallsend on Saturday morning.A major operation is under way after emergency services were called to Newcastle Link Road at the Transfield Drive roundabout following reports a vehicle had struck multiple people about 9.30am.Scenes at Wallsend, Newcastle after a car crashed into a crowd of Knights supporters.The extent of their injuries is unknown. The driver was arrested at the scene. The planned route for the Newcastle Knights bus has been diverted. Police have advised the public to avoid Newcastle Link Road, Wallsend, and to follow the advice of emergency services.We will bring you live updates as the story develops. 1 of 1