EID CRASH: Car hits numerous people after prayers – six injured including children
The crash happened in the car park of Westgate Community College, in Westgate Road, just before 9.15am.
A woman who had been celebrating the end of Ramadan is alleged to have got into her car and lost control of her vehicle, hitting several bystanders.
Northumbria Police have said the incident emerges to have been a "tragic accident" and is not being treated as terror-related.
Police are not treating the crash as terror-related
Six people were confirmed to have been injured, including three children.
Two of the children are in a paediatric intensive care unit, with one of the adults in a high dependency unit.
A 42-year-old woman has been released on bail, Northumbria Police said.
The force added: "Police inquiries proceed as we attempt to establish the circumstances around the collision at Westgate Sports Centre on Sunday June 25.
"The 42-year-old local woman arrested by police has now been released on conditional bail pending further investigation.
"Of the six people injured during the incident, four remain in hospital receiving treatment for various injuries."
An estimated three hundred to four hundred Muslim worshippers were at the college celebrating the end of Ramadan.
Newcastle car crash: Latest pictures
Armed police have been called to Westgate Road, near Westgate Community College, after the vehicle crashed into group, which was also said to include children
Several witnesses say the woman accidentally backed into a child, panicked, and lost control of their car, hitting more people.
Movie taken in the aftermath of the crash shows people in hi-vis jackets running towards the scene as police sirens wail in the background.
One witness told the paper “There were lots of children there, people were gathering for prayers for Eid.
"My hubby said he witnessed the car hit around six or seven people.”
Others who witnessed the crash said they believed it was an accident.
There are unconfirmed reports that one child was stuck underneath the car.
Armed police and the police helicopter were called to the scene, with the latest terror attack on a group of Muslim in Finsbury Park still fresh in people’s minds.
The crash happened outside Westgate Sports Centre
A statement tweeted by Northumbria Police said: "On Sunday June 25, at approx 9.14am, Northumbria Police received reports thata vehicle had collided with pedestrians outside of Westgate Sports Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
"Police enquiries are ongoing to establish what exactly happened but, at this time, it is not believed to be a terror incident.
"Emergency stories are at the scene and five casualties have been confirmed.
"Police have arrested a 42-year-old woman who is presently in police custody."
Northumbria Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Darren Best said it appeared the incident had been a "tragic accident".
He added it was "fully understandable" that people might "hop to conclusions" following the Finsbury Park attack, but reiterated that the crash is not being treated as terror-related.
Police investigate a car at the scene of the incident
Westgate Road crash – car hits people after Newcastle Muslim prayers, UK, News
EID CRASH: Car hits numerous people after prayers – six injured including children
The crash happened in the car park of Westgate Community College, in Westgate Road, just before 9.15am.
A woman who had been celebrating the end of Ramadan is alleged to have got into her car and lost control of her vehicle, hitting several bystanders.
Northumbria Police have said the incident shows up to have been a "tragic accident" and is not being treated as terror-related.
Police are not treating the crash as terror-related
Six people were confirmed to have been injured, including three children.
Two of the children are in a paediatric intensive care unit, with one of the adults in a high dependency unit.
A 42-year-old woman has been released on bail, Northumbria Police said.
The force added: "Police inquiries proceed as we attempt to establish the circumstances around the collision at Westgate Sports Centre on Sunday June 25.
"The 42-year-old local woman arrested by police has now been released on conditional bail pending further investigation.
"Of the six people injured during the incident, four remain in hospital receiving treatment for various injuries."
An estimated three hundred to four hundred Muslim worshippers were at the college celebrating the end of Ramadan.
Newcastle car crash: Latest pictures
Armed police have been called to Westgate Road, near Westgate Community College, after the vehicle crashed into group, which was also said to include children
Several witnesses say the woman accidentally backed into a child, panicked, and lost control of their car, hitting more people.
Movie taken in the aftermath of the crash shows people in hi-vis jackets running towards the scene as police sirens wail in the background.
One witness told the paper “There were lots of children there, people were gathering for prayers for Eid.
"My hubby said he witnessed the car hit around six or seven people.”
Others who witnessed the crash said they believed it was an accident.
There are unconfirmed reports that one child was stuck underneath the car.
Armed police and the police helicopter were called to the scene, with the latest terror attack on a group of Muslim in Finsbury Park still fresh in people’s minds.
The crash happened outside Westgate Sports Centre
A statement tweeted by Northumbria Police said: "On Sunday June 25, at approx 9.14am, Northumbria Police received reports thata vehicle had collided with pedestrians outside of Westgate Sports Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
"Police enquiries are ongoing to establish what exactly happened but, at this time, it is not believed to be a terror incident.
"Emergency stories are at the scene and five casualties have been confirmed.
"Police have arrested a 42-year-old woman who is presently in police custody."
Northumbria Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Darren Best said it appeared the incident had been a "tragic accident".
He added it was "downright understandable" that people might "hop to conclusions" following the Finsbury Park attack, but reiterated that the crash is not being treated as terror-related.
Police investigate a car at the scene of the incident
Westgate Road crash – car hits people after Newcastle Muslim prayers, UK, News
EID CRASH: Car hits numerous people after prayers – six injured including children
The crash happened in the car park of Westgate Community College, in Westgate Road, just before 9.15am.
A woman who had been celebrating the end of Ramadan is alleged to have got into her car and lost control of her vehicle, hitting several bystanders.
Northumbria Police have said the incident emerges to have been a "tragic accident" and is not being treated as terror-related.
Police are not treating the crash as terror-related
Six people were confirmed to have been injured, including three children.
Two of the children are in a paediatric intensive care unit, with one of the adults in a high dependency unit.
A 42-year-old woman has been released on bail, Northumbria Police said.
The force added: "Police inquiries proceed as we attempt to establish the circumstances around the collision at Westgate Sports Centre on Sunday June 25.
"The 42-year-old local woman arrested by police has now been released on conditional bail pending further investigation.
"Of the six people injured during the incident, four remain in hospital receiving treatment for various injuries."
An estimated three hundred to four hundred Muslim worshippers were at the college celebrating the end of Ramadan.
Newcastle car crash: Latest pictures
Armed police have been called to Westgate Road, near Westgate Community College, after the vehicle crashed into group, which was also said to include children
Several witnesses say the woman accidentally backed into a child, panicked, and lost control of their car, hitting more people.
Movie taken in the aftermath of the crash shows people in hi-vis jackets running towards the scene as police sirens wail in the background.
One witness told the paper “There were lots of children there, people were gathering for prayers for Eid.
"My spouse said he eyed the car hit around six or seven people.”
Others who witnessed the crash said they believed it was an accident.
There are unconfirmed reports that one child was stuck underneath the car.
Armed police and the police helicopter were called to the scene, with the latest terror attack on a group of Muslim in Finsbury Park still fresh in people’s minds.
The crash happened outside Westgate Sports Centre
A statement tweeted by Northumbria Police said: "On Sunday June 25, at approx 9.14am, Northumbria Police received reports thata vehicle had collided with pedestrians outside of Westgate Sports Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
"Police enquiries are ongoing to establish what exactly happened but, at this time, it is not believed to be a terror incident.
"Emergency stories are at the scene and five casualties have been confirmed.
"Police have arrested a 42-year-old woman who is presently in police custody."
Northumbria Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Darren Best said it appeared the incident had been a "tragic accident".
He added it was "downright understandable" that people might "leap to conclusions" following the Finsbury Park attack, but reiterated that the crash is not being treated as terror-related.
Police investigate a car at the scene of the incident
Westgate Road crash – car hits people after Newcastle Muslim prayers, UK, News
EID CRASH: Car hits numerous people after prayers – six injured including children
The crash happened in the car park of Westgate Community College, in Westgate Road, just before 9.15am.
A woman who had been celebrating the end of Ramadan is alleged to have got into her car and lost control of her vehicle, hitting several bystanders.
Northumbria Police have said the incident shows up to have been a "tragic accident" and is not being treated as terror-related.
Police are not treating the crash as terror-related
Six people were confirmed to have been injured, including three children.
Two of the children are in a paediatric intensive care unit, with one of the adults in a high dependency unit.
A 42-year-old woman has been released on bail, Northumbria Police said.
The force added: "Police inquiries proceed as we attempt to establish the circumstances around the collision at Westgate Sports Centre on Sunday June 25.
"The 42-year-old local woman arrested by police has now been released on conditional bail pending further investigation.
"Of the six people injured during the incident, four remain in hospital receiving treatment for various injuries."
An estimated three hundred to four hundred Muslim worshippers were at the college celebrating the end of Ramadan.
Newcastle car crash: Latest pictures
Armed police have been called to Westgate Road, near Westgate Community College, after the vehicle crashed into group, which was also said to include children
Several witnesses say the woman accidentally backed into a child, panicked, and lost control of their car, hitting more people.
Movie taken in the aftermath of the crash shows people in hi-vis jackets running towards the scene as police sirens wail in the background.
One witness told the paper “There were lots of children there, people were gathering for prayers for Eid.
"My hubby said he eyed the car hit around six or seven people.”
Others who witnessed the crash said they believed it was an accident.
There are unconfirmed reports that one child was stuck underneath the car.
Armed police and the police helicopter were called to the scene, with the latest terror attack on a group of Muslim in Finsbury Park still fresh in people’s minds.
The crash happened outside Westgate Sports Centre
A statement tweeted by Northumbria Police said: "On Sunday June 25, at approx 9.14am, Northumbria Police received reports thata vehicle had collided with pedestrians outside of Westgate Sports Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
"Police enquiries are ongoing to establish what exactly happened but, at this time, it is not believed to be a terror incident.
"Emergency stories are at the scene and five casualties have been confirmed.
"Police have arrested a 42-year-old woman who is presently in police custody."
Northumbria Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Darren Best said it appeared the incident had been a "tragic accident".
He added it was "entirely understandable" that people might "hop to conclusions" following the Finsbury Park attack, but reiterated that the crash is not being treated as terror-related.
Police investigate a car at the scene of the incident
Westgate Road crash – car hits people after Newcastle Muslim prayers, UK, News
EID CRASH: Car hits numerous people after prayers – six injured including children
The crash happened in the car park of Westgate Community College, in Westgate Road, just before 9.15am.
A woman who had been celebrating the end of Ramadan is alleged to have got into her car and lost control of her vehicle, hitting several bystanders.
Northumbria Police have said the incident emerges to have been a "tragic accident" and is not being treated as terror-related.
Police are not treating the crash as terror-related
Six people were confirmed to have been injured, including three children.
Two of the children are in a paediatric intensive care unit, with one of the adults in a high dependency unit.
A 42-year-old woman has been released on bail, Northumbria Police said.
The force added: "Police inquiries proceed as we attempt to establish the circumstances around the collision at Westgate Sports Centre on Sunday June 25.
"The 42-year-old local woman arrested by police has now been released on conditional bail pending further investigation.
"Of the six people injured during the incident, four remain in hospital receiving treatment for various injuries."
An estimated three hundred to four hundred Muslim worshippers were at the college celebrating the end of Ramadan.
Newcastle car crash: Latest pictures
Armed police have been called to Westgate Road, near Westgate Community College, after the vehicle crashed into group, which was also said to include children
Several witnesses say the woman accidentally backed into a child, panicked, and lost control of their car, hitting more people.
Movie taken in the aftermath of the crash shows people in hi-vis jackets running towards the scene as police sirens wail in the background.
One witness told the paper “There were lots of children there, people were gathering for prayers for Eid.
"My spouse said he eyed the car hit around six or seven people.”
Others who witnessed the crash said they believed it was an accident.
There are unconfirmed reports that one child was stuck underneath the car.
Armed police and the police helicopter were called to the scene, with the latest terror attack on a group of Muslim in Finsbury Park still fresh in people’s minds.
The crash happened outside Westgate Sports Centre
A statement tweeted by Northumbria Police said: "On Sunday June 25, at approx 9.14am, Northumbria Police received reports thata vehicle had collided with pedestrians outside of Westgate Sports Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
"Police enquiries are ongoing to establish what exactly happened but, at this time, it is not believed to be a terror incident.
"Emergency stories are at the scene and five casualties have been confirmed.
"Police have arrested a 42-year-old woman who is presently in police custody."
Northumbria Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Darren Best said it appeared the incident had been a "tragic accident".
He added it was "fully understandable" that people might "leap to conclusions" following the Finsbury Park attack, but reiterated that the crash is not being treated as terror-related.
Police investigate a car at the scene of the incident
Westgate Road crash – car hits people after Newcastle Muslim prayers, UK, News
EID CRASH: Car hits numerous people after prayers – six injured including children
The crash happened in the car park of Westgate Community College, in Westgate Road, just before 9.15am.
A woman who had been celebrating the end of Ramadan is alleged to have got into her car and lost control of her vehicle, hitting several bystanders.
Northumbria Police have said the incident shows up to have been a "tragic accident" and is not being treated as terror-related.
Police are not treating the crash as terror-related
Six people were confirmed to have been injured, including three children.
Two of the children are in a paediatric intensive care unit, with one of the adults in a high dependency unit.
A 42-year-old woman has been released on bail, Northumbria Police said.
The force added: "Police inquiries proceed as we attempt to establish the circumstances around the collision at Westgate Sports Centre on Sunday June 25.
"The 42-year-old local woman arrested by police has now been released on conditional bail pending further investigation.
"Of the six people injured during the incident, four remain in hospital receiving treatment for various injuries."
An estimated three hundred to four hundred Muslim worshippers were at the college celebrating the end of Ramadan.
Newcastle car crash: Latest pictures
Armed police have been called to Westgate Road, near Westgate Community College, after the vehicle crashed into group, which was also said to include children
Several witnesses say the woman accidentally backed into a child, panicked, and lost control of their car, hitting more people.
Movie taken in the aftermath of the crash shows people in hi-vis jackets running towards the scene as police sirens wail in the background.
One witness told the paper “There were lots of children there, people were gathering for prayers for Eid.
"My spouse said he eyed the car hit around six or seven people.”
Others who witnessed the crash said they believed it was an accident.
There are unconfirmed reports that one child was stuck underneath the car.
Armed police and the police helicopter were called to the scene, with the latest terror attack on a group of Muslim in Finsbury Park still fresh in people’s minds.
The crash happened outside Westgate Sports Centre
A statement tweeted by Northumbria Police said: "On Sunday June 25, at approx 9.14am, Northumbria Police received reports thata vehicle had collided with pedestrians outside of Westgate Sports Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
"Police enquiries are ongoing to establish what exactly happened but, at this time, it is not believed to be a terror incident.
"Emergency stories are at the scene and five casualties have been confirmed.
"Police have arrested a 42-year-old woman who is presently in police custody."
Northumbria Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Darren Best said it appeared the incident had been a "tragic accident".
He added it was "downright understandable" that people might "hop to conclusions" following the Finsbury Park attack, but reiterated that the crash is not being treated as terror-related.
Police investigate a car at the scene of the incident
Westgate Road crash – car hits people after Newcastle Muslim prayers, UK, News
EID CRASH: Car hits numerous people after prayers – six injured including children
The crash happened in the car park of Westgate Community College, in Westgate Road, just before 9.15am.
A woman who had been celebrating the end of Ramadan is alleged to have got into her car and lost control of her vehicle, hitting several bystanders.
Northumbria Police have said the incident emerges to have been a "tragic accident" and is not being treated as terror-related.
Police are not treating the crash as terror-related
Six people were confirmed to have been injured, including three children.
Two of the children are in a paediatric intensive care unit, with one of the adults in a high dependency unit.
A 42-year-old woman has been released on bail, Northumbria Police said.
The force added: "Police inquiries proceed as we attempt to establish the circumstances around the collision at Westgate Sports Centre on Sunday June 25.
"The 42-year-old local woman arrested by police has now been released on conditional bail pending further investigation.
"Of the six people injured during the incident, four remain in hospital receiving treatment for various injuries."
An estimated three hundred to four hundred Muslim worshippers were at the college celebrating the end of Ramadan.
Newcastle car crash: Latest pictures
Armed police have been called to Westgate Road, near Westgate Community College, after the vehicle crashed into group, which was also said to include children
Several witnesses say the woman accidentally backed into a child, panicked, and lost control of their car, hitting more people.
Movie taken in the aftermath of the crash shows people in hi-vis jackets running towards the scene as police sirens wail in the background.
One witness told the paper “There were lots of children there, people were gathering for prayers for Eid.
"My hubby said he spotted the car hit around six or seven people.”
Others who witnessed the crash said they believed it was an accident.
There are unconfirmed reports that one child was stuck underneath the car.
Armed police and the police helicopter were called to the scene, with the latest terror attack on a group of Muslim in Finsbury Park still fresh in people’s minds.
The crash happened outside Westgate Sports Centre
A statement tweeted by Northumbria Police said: "On Sunday June 25, at approx 9.14am, Northumbria Police received reports thata vehicle had collided with pedestrians outside of Westgate Sports Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
"Police enquiries are ongoing to establish what exactly happened but, at this time, it is not believed to be a terror incident.
"Emergency stories are at the scene and five casualties have been confirmed.
"Police have arrested a 42-year-old woman who is presently in police custody."
Northumbria Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Darren Best said it appeared the incident had been a "tragic accident".
He added it was "totally understandable" that people might "hop to conclusions" following the Finsbury Park attack, but reiterated that the crash is not being treated as terror-related.
Police investigate a car at the scene of the incident
Westgate Road crash – car hits people after Newcastle Muslim prayers, UK, News
EID CRASH: Car hits numerous people after prayers – six injured including children
The crash happened in the car park of Westgate Community College, in Westgate Road, just before 9.15am.
A woman who had been celebrating the end of Ramadan is alleged to have got into her car and lost control of her vehicle, hitting several bystanders.
Northumbria Police have said the incident shows up to have been a "tragic accident" and is not being treated as terror-related.
Police are not treating the crash as terror-related
Six people were confirmed to have been injured, including three children.
Two of the children are in a paediatric intensive care unit, with one of the adults in a high dependency unit.
A 42-year-old woman has been released on bail, Northumbria Police said.
The force added: "Police inquiries proceed as we attempt to establish the circumstances around the collision at Westgate Sports Centre on Sunday June 25.
"The 42-year-old local woman arrested by police has now been released on conditional bail pending further investigation.
"Of the six people injured during the incident, four remain in hospital receiving treatment for various injuries."
An estimated three hundred to four hundred Muslim worshippers were at the college celebrating the end of Ramadan.
Newcastle car crash: Latest pictures
Armed police have been called to Westgate Road, near Westgate Community College, after the vehicle crashed into group, which was also said to include children
Several witnesses say the woman accidentally backed into a child, panicked, and lost control of their car, hitting more people.
Movie taken in the aftermath of the crash shows people in hi-vis jackets running towards the scene as police sirens wail in the background.
One witness told the paper “There were lots of children there, people were gathering for prayers for Eid.
"My hubby said he spotted the car hit around six or seven people.”
Others who witnessed the crash said they believed it was an accident.
There are unconfirmed reports that one child was stuck underneath the car.
Armed police and the police helicopter were called to the scene, with the latest terror attack on a group of Muslim in Finsbury Park still fresh in people’s minds.
The crash happened outside Westgate Sports Centre
A statement tweeted by Northumbria Police said: "On Sunday June 25, at approx 9.14am, Northumbria Police received reports thata vehicle had collided with pedestrians outside of Westgate Sports Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
"Police enquiries are ongoing to establish what exactly happened but, at this time, it is not believed to be a terror incident.
"Emergency stories are at the scene and five casualties have been confirmed.
"Police have arrested a 42-year-old woman who is presently in police custody."
Northumbria Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Darren Best said it appeared the incident had been a "tragic accident".
He added it was "totally understandable" that people might "leap to conclusions" following the Finsbury Park attack, but reiterated that the crash is not being treated as terror-related.
Police investigate a car at the scene of the incident
Westgate Road crash – car hits people after Newcastle Muslim prayers, UK, News
EID CRASH: Car hits numerous people after prayers – six injured including children
The crash happened in the car park of Westgate Community College, in Westgate Road, just before 9.15am.
A woman who had been celebrating the end of Ramadan is alleged to have got into her car and lost control of her vehicle, hitting several bystanders.
Northumbria Police have said the incident shows up to have been a "tragic accident" and is not being treated as terror-related.
Police are not treating the crash as terror-related
Six people were confirmed to have been injured, including three children.
Two of the children are in a paediatric intensive care unit, with one of the adults in a high dependency unit.
A 42-year-old woman has been released on bail, Northumbria Police said.
The force added: "Police inquiries proceed as we attempt to establish the circumstances around the collision at Westgate Sports Centre on Sunday June 25.
"The 42-year-old local woman arrested by police has now been released on conditional bail pending further investigation.
"Of the six people injured during the incident, four remain in hospital receiving treatment for various injuries."
An estimated three hundred to four hundred Muslim worshippers were at the college celebrating the end of Ramadan.
Newcastle car crash: Latest pictures
Armed police have been called to Westgate Road, near Westgate Community College, after the vehicle crashed into group, which was also said to include children
Several witnesses say the woman accidentally backed into a child, panicked, and lost control of their car, hitting more people.
Movie taken in the aftermath of the crash shows people in hi-vis jackets running towards the scene as police sirens wail in the background.
One witness told the paper “There were lots of children there, people were gathering for prayers for Eid.
"My spouse said he spotted the car hit around six or seven people.”
Others who witnessed the crash said they believed it was an accident.
There are unconfirmed reports that one child was stuck underneath the car.
Armed police and the police helicopter were called to the scene, with the latest terror attack on a group of Muslim in Finsbury Park still fresh in people’s minds.
The crash happened outside Westgate Sports Centre
A statement tweeted by Northumbria Police said: "On Sunday June 25, at approx 9.14am, Northumbria Police received reports thata vehicle had collided with pedestrians outside of Westgate Sports Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
"Police enquiries are ongoing to establish what exactly happened but, at this time, it is not believed to be a terror incident.
"Emergency stories are at the scene and five casualties have been confirmed.
"Police have arrested a 42-year-old woman who is presently in police custody."
Northumbria Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Darren Best said it appeared the incident had been a "tragic accident".
He added it was "entirely understandable" that people might "leap to conclusions" following the Finsbury Park attack, but reiterated that the crash is not being treated as terror-related.
Police investigate a car at the scene of the incident
Westgate Road crash – car hits people after Newcastle Muslim prayers, UK, News
EID CRASH: Car hits numerous people after prayers – six injured including children
The crash happened in the car park of Westgate Community College, in Westgate Road, just before 9.15am.
A woman who had been celebrating the end of Ramadan is alleged to have got into her car and lost control of her vehicle, hitting several bystanders.
Northumbria Police have said the incident emerges to have been a "tragic accident" and is not being treated as terror-related.
Police are not treating the crash as terror-related
Six people were confirmed to have been injured, including three children.
Two of the children are in a paediatric intensive care unit, with one of the adults in a high dependency unit.
A 42-year-old woman has been released on bail, Northumbria Police said.
The force added: "Police inquiries proceed as we attempt to establish the circumstances around the collision at Westgate Sports Centre on Sunday June 25.
"The 42-year-old local woman arrested by police has now been released on conditional bail pending further investigation.
"Of the six people injured during the incident, four remain in hospital receiving treatment for various injuries."
An estimated three hundred to four hundred Muslim worshippers were at the college celebrating the end of Ramadan.
Newcastle car crash: Latest pictures
Armed police have been called to Westgate Road, near Westgate Community College, after the vehicle crashed into group, which was also said to include children
Several witnesses say the woman accidentally backed into a child, panicked, and lost control of their car, hitting more people.
Movie taken in the aftermath of the crash shows people in hi-vis jackets running towards the scene as police sirens wail in the background.
One witness told the paper “There were lots of children there, people were gathering for prayers for Eid.
"My spouse said he eyed the car hit around six or seven people.”
Others who witnessed the crash said they believed it was an accident.
There are unconfirmed reports that one child was stuck underneath the car.
Armed police and the police helicopter were called to the scene, with the latest terror attack on a group of Muslim in Finsbury Park still fresh in people’s minds.
The crash happened outside Westgate Sports Centre
A statement tweeted by Northumbria Police said: "On Sunday June 25, at approx 9.14am, Northumbria Police received reports thata vehicle had collided with pedestrians outside of Westgate Sports Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
"Police enquiries are ongoing to establish what exactly happened but, at this time, it is not believed to be a terror incident.
"Emergency stories are at the scene and five casualties have been confirmed.
"Police have arrested a 42-year-old woman who is presently in police custody."
Northumbria Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Darren Best said it appeared the incident had been a "tragic accident".
He added it was "totally understandable" that people might "hop to conclusions" following the Finsbury Park attack, but reiterated that the crash is not being treated as terror-related.
Police investigate a car at the scene of the incident
