Horror at Liverpool parade: Car rams into crowd, dozens injured including one child

What began as a jubilant day for football fans in Liverpool took a devastating turn when a car drove into a dense crowd gathered for the city’s Premier League victory parade. The collision occurred on Water Street near the town hall around 6:00 pm, as hundreds of thousands of supporters lined the streets to celebrate the club’s long-awaited top-flight title win. The parade had marked Liverpool’s first full celebration of a league title in over three decades, with their 2020 triumph having been confined to lockdown restrictions.

The vehicle, seen in video footage surrounded by pedestrians, initially moved slowly before suddenly accelerating, striking numerous people. In the aftermath, emergency services scrambled to the scene. A total of 47 people received medical attention—27 were transported to local hospitals, while 20 were treated at the scene. Two individuals sustained serious injuries, one of whom is a child. Among those affected were at least four other children. A paramedic on a bicycle was also struck but thankfully avoided serious injury.

Merseyside Police quickly arrested a 53-year-old local man, confirming he is believed to be the driver. Authorities declared the event a “major incident” and launched an extensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. However, Merseyside Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims confirmed during a press briefing that the act is being treated as an isolated incident. She stated that the police are not searching for any additional suspects, and crucially, the incident is not being considered an act of terrorism.

Liverpool FC issued a statement affirming their cooperation with authorities. The club expressed ongoing support for emergency services and local agencies handling the aftermath.

Merseyside Police have urged the public not to spread speculation or misinformation about the event, reiterating the importance of relying on confirmed details as the investigation continues.