A car has driven into a large crowd of Newcastle Knights fans in Newcastle, north of Sydney, injuring multiple people as supporters gathered to see the team bus ahead of Sunday’s rugby league finals match.
The incident happened on Saturday morning as thousands of fans lined the road to cheer on the Knights.
New South Wales Ambulance said several people were being treated at the scene, although authorities had not immediately confirmed the exact number of injuries or the severity of their conditions.
Australian Associated Press reported that the driver was arrested following the incident.
The fans had gathered to farewell the Knights ahead of their finals clash on Sunday. Large crowds have turned out throughout the week as the team trained, creating a strong show of support for the Newcastle side.
Police and emergency services are continuing to establish exactly what happened.
Further details, including the number of people injured and their conditions, are expected as authorities investigate.
