Reports from the Police revealed that three children were injured as a result of the collision which police said is not terror-related.
The police said a 42-year-old woman was arrested while emergency services have been dispatched to the site of the collision.
“On Sunday June 25, at approx 9.14am Northumbria Police received reports that a vehicle had collided with pedestrians outside of Westgate Sports Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne,” Police said.
“Police inquiries are ongoing to establish exactly what happened but, at this time, it is not believed to be a terror incident.
“Emergency services are currently at the scene and five casualties have been confirmed.
“Police have arrested a 42 -year-old woman who is currently in police custody.
“Any witnesses or anyone with any information please contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference number 277 25/06/17.”
Meanwhile, Newcastle Central Mosque said in a statement that over 100 worshippers helped police and emergency services as it prayed the injured would make a full recovery.
“Immediately after the Eid prayers when the people were starting to leave the venue, a car collided with pedestrians,” the mosque said.
“The injured were immediately attended to by the emergency medical services and the police. All the injured have been taken to the hospital. We pray and hope that all those affected recover soon fully.
“We thank the emergency medical services, the police and over 100 volunteers from the mosque for their quick response to the incident.
“We were able to clear the area promptly ensuring there was no delay in the injured being attended to. We urge everyone to please pray for all those affected.
“The police are investigating the incident at the moment and we will give an update as soon as we have more information.”
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