A driver struck pedestrians in Liverpool on Monday, police mentioned, as a whole bunch of 1000’s had gathered at a parade celebrating the Liverpool Soccer Membership successful the English Premier League soccer title.
The car collided with “plenty of pedestrians on Water Avenue” simply after 6 p.m. native time, Merseyside Police said.
Cops stand on obligation at a cordon on the entrance to Water Avenue, on the scene of an incident, on the sidelines of an open-top bus victory parade for Liverpool’s Premier League title win, in Liverpool, north-west England on Could 26, 2025.
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The automotive stopped on the scene and a 53-year-old British man has been arrested, in response to police.
“Intensive enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances main as much as the collision,” Merseyside Police mentioned in an update whereas asking the general public “to not speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight’s incident.”
Police additionally requested individuals to ship associated footage to them and “to not share distressing content material on-line.”
A fan is assisted by firefighters at an incident involving a automotive hitting supporters throughout the Premier League victory parade for Liverpool Soccer Membership on Could 26, 2025.
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Police and emergency personnel cope with an incident close to the Liver Constructing throughout the Premier League winners parade, in Liverpool, England, Monday Could 26, 2025.
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Emergency personnel are on the scene, authorities mentioned. Police didn’t have particulars on any accidents within the collision.
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer referred to as the incident “stunning.”
“The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my ideas are with all these injured or affected,” Starmer mentioned in a press release. “I am being stored up to date on developments and ask that we give the police the area they should examine.”
Emergency companies on the scene after a number of individuals have been hit by a automotive throughout the Victory parade, Could 26, 2025, in Liverpool, England.
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The Liverpool Soccer Membership mentioned it’s involved with police relating to the incident, which occurred towards the top of the parade.
“Our ideas and prayers are with those that have been affected by this severe incident,” the membership mentioned in a press release. “We’ll proceed to supply our full assist to the emergency companies and native authorities who’re coping with this incident.”
It is a growing story. Please examine again for updates.
