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

The 18-year-old had his licence suspended earlier this year, court records show.
Newcastle crash: Teen driver charged after car allegedly hits Knights fans, injuring 10

Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe faces nine charges including dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm.

A teenage driver has been charged after his car allegedly crashed into a crowd of rugby league fans, injuring 10 people.

Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe, 18, was behind the wheel when the vehicle struck Newcastle Knights supporters who had gathered to farewell their team bus ahead of Sunday’s NRL grand final.

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It was published on October 4, 2026 and last updated on October 9, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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