No bail for P-plater over Newcastle crash that left five-year-old in induced coma and injured nine other NRL fans
Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe, 18, appears in court on dangerous driving offences after car struck Knights supporters lining streets to farewell their team
-
Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast
A driver whose car careered into a crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters – leaving children as young as five injured – will be kept in custody as the community rallies to support those hospitalised after the crash.
Ten people were left injured after a car allegedly driven by 18-year-old P-plater Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe careered into the crowd near a major roundabout on Saturday morning.
Share this article
←
Previous Article
Morning Mail: how One Nation bypasses traditional media; Australia’s Cop criticism; and the Roosters’ big win
Next Article
Former Bachelor star Sam Wood charged with domestic violence
→
Local News View All →
Man shot dead after crashing car and allegedly pointing gun at NSW police
October 5, 2026
One Nation to establish headquarters in multimillion-dollar Brisbane office bought by Gina Rinehart
October 5, 2026
Former Bachelor star Sam Wood charged with domestic violence
October 5, 2026
