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BackCar crashes into crowd in Newcastle, Australia, many injured, driver arrested
Car crashes into crowd in Newcastle, Australia, many injured, driver arrested
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Car crashes into crowd in Newcastle, Australia, many injured, driver arrested

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  • Australian police said that a car rammed into a crowd in Newcastle today, injuring several people, including children, seriously.
  • The driver was arrested at the scene.
  • The police initially determined that it was not related to terrorism.

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On the day of the incident, thousands of people poured into the streets of Newcastle to see off the Newcastle Knights for tomorrow's NRL finals.

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(Central News Agency, Sydney, comprehensive foreign news report on the 3rd) Australian police said that a car rammed into a crowd in Newcastle, Australia today, injuring several people. Many people, including children, were seriously injured. The driver was arrested at the scene.

Reuters reported that the incident occurred in Newcastle, about 110 kilometers north of Sydney, the capital of New South Wales.

Authorities were currently unable to confirm the number of injured, a police spokesman said, adding that initial indications were that the incident was not related to terrorism.

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Newcastle Mayor Gavin Morris said in a televised talk that many people, including children, were seriously injured.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported that Australia’s National Rugby League (National Rugby League) finals will be held in Sydney tomorrow. Thousands of people poured into the streets of Newcastle today to see off the Newcastle Knights (Newcastle Knights) who are preparing to play. (Compiled by: Li Peishan) 1151003

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  • The police will conduct further investigations to determine the motive of the driving and whether criminal liability is involved.

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