AI-generated summary
The Newcastle Knights rugby league team was preparing for a grand final, with supporters gathering for a pre-match farewell event on Newcastle Link Road in Wallsend.
NSW Ambulance has confirmed several people have been injured as a result of a car hitting a crowd of people in Newcastle this morning.
Emergency services were called to Newcastle Link Road, at Wallsend, about 9:30am.
It is believed the crowd of supporters had gathered as part of a Newcastle Knights pre-grand final farewell to the team.
Paramedics and police are at the scene with 10 ambulances and 3 helicopters treating a number of people.
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Police will launch an investigation into the cause of the vehicle striking the crowd
Very likely · Within days
Authorities will provide updates on victim conditions and incident details
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