Newcastle crash: Teen driver charged after car allegedly hits Knights fans, injuring 10

Saturday 3 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 5 Oct, 5:41pm

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The 18-year-old had his licence suspended earlier this year, court records show.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 3 Oct, 4:16pm

   2 Newcastle Knights fans critical after car crashes into crowd before NRL grand final (opens in new tab)

   • Newcastle crash: Teen driver charged after car allegedly hits Knights fans, injuring 10 (opens in new tab) Sun 4 Oct, 6:03pm
2. RNZSun 4 Oct, 12:30pm

   Teen charged after crashing into crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesMon 5 Oct, 5:41pm

   Four still in hospital after NRL fans struck by car (opens in new tab)