Car strikes Newcastle Knights fans, child remains in coma
A five-year-old girl was put in an induced coma. An 18-year-old P-plate driver struck a crowd of Newcastle Knights fans.
An 18-year-old P-plate driver hit a crowd of Newcastle Knights fans at a Saturday morning team bus send-off. At least ten people were injured.
A five-year-old girl was put in an induced coma. The girl remains in critical condition at John Hunter Hospital.
The girl's mother was also seriously injured. She needs multiple surgeries.
A 67-year-old man was at first in critical condition. He is now stable.
The driver was charged with nine offences. These include dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.
Police do not believe the incident was deliberate. They declined to comment on reports the vehicle was being driven erratically.
The driver was refused bail. The girl faces ongoing surgeries, hospital stays, and rehabilitation.
- 18
- Driver's age
- 5
- Child's age
- 10
- People injured
- at least 7
- People in hospital
Why it mattersA young child was left critically injured. She depends on life support. This raises concerns about event safety and crowd protection at public gatherings.
AustraliaThe incident shocked Newcastle and the wider NRL community, with the Knights showing solidarity with injured fans during grand final week.
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