Multiple people injured as car hits crowd at Knights pre-grand final farewell in Newcastle

Emergency services at the scene of a car crash at a Newcastle Knights supporters gathering today. ( Newcastle Herald/Andrew Clysdale )

Multiple people have been injured after a car hit a crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters this morning.

The crowd had gathered as part of a pre-grand final farewell to the team at Wallsend.

NSW Police said the driver has been arrested at the scene and several people have been transported to hospital.

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.

One of several emergency services helicopters arriving on scene nearby at Walllsend. ( ABC News: Piper Duffy )

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