Brief

Car crashes into crowd of Newcastle Knights fans in Wallsend

Several fans were injured when a car struck a gathering outside the Knights team bus on Newcastle Link Road.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:24:24 GMT

Multiple people of various ages were injured after a car crashed into a crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters waiting to see the team bus in Wallsend, NSW, on Saturday morning, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.

What happened

Emergency services responded to reports of a vehicle striking a crowd at the Transfield Drive roundabout on Newcastle Link Road around 9:30 am. Police arrested the driver at the scene and advised motorists to avoid the area.

What the reports add

The Herald noted that the incident occurred as fans gathered to farewell the Knights team bus before the grand final. Police diverted the bus route and warned the public to follow emergency‑service advice.

What was said

NSW Premier Chris Minn Min ns said, “It’s heartbreaking to see fans who were sending off their grand final team involved in such a terrible incident,” and thanked emergency services for their response.

How it came about

The crash unfolded moments before the Knights’ grand final celebrations, an event that had drawn thousands of supporters to the city, as previously covered by Felo News in its reporting on the team’s community activities.

Key facts

A car struck a crowd of Newcastle Knights fans on Newcastle Link Road at about 9:30 am. (smh.com.au)
Multiple people of various ages were injured; the extent of injuries was not immediately known. (smh.com.au)
The driver was arrested at the scene and police diverted the Knights team bus route. (smh.com.au)
NSW Premier Chris Minns called the incident "heartbreaking" and thanked emergency services. (smh.com.au)