Liverpool Title Parade Turns Horror As Car Drives Into Fans; Many Injured(VIDEOS)

A car has driven into Liverpool fans celebrating the Reds’ title triumph at a parade through the city center. An estimated 800,000 supporters packed the streets to salute their heroes on an open-top bus.

But celebration turned to horror when a car plowed into fans on Water Street. A man was detained following the incident.

Footage, seen by The Mirror, shows a vehicle mowing down numerous pedestrians. Others then opened the doors to the car after it had come to a stop.

As well as the police, several ambulances attended the scene, as well as the air ambulance. It is as yet unclear as to how many people have been injured, but the BBC reports at least three were taken away on stretchers.

Merseyside Police have confirmed that people have been hit by a car. A police spokesperson said: “We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city center.

“We were contacted just after 6 pm today, Monday 26 May, following reports a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street.

“The car stopped at the scene, and a male was detained. Emergency services are currently on the scene. We will issue more updates as we have them.”

The North West Ambulance Service added: “NWAS is supporting an incident in Liverpool city center, following reports of a road traffic collision.

“We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services. Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible.

“Updates will be published on this page and Mersey Police as we know more.”
Liverpool Echo crime reporter Paddy Edrich reported from the scene that a restaurant was being used as a makeshift emergency room.

“I’m on Dale Street where it meets Water Street, where police are dealing with a serious incident in the wake of the Liverpool title parade,” he posted on X.

“A number of people are receiving medical treatment inside restaurant Riva, which has been turned into a makeshift ER.”

Liverpool’s players and staff were on an open-top bus parade throughout the city to celebrate winning the Premier League title.

The Reds celebrated at Anfield on Sunday following a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace. Fans then took to the streets today for the parade, which has been weeks in the planning following Liverpool wrapping up the title with several games to spare.

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