Liverpool Premier League Champions League Parade Car Crash Pedestrian Incident

May 26th is supposed to be the day for Liverpool fans to celebrate their victory. That night, thousands of fans gathered in Liverpool city centre to celebrate their team's Premier League title. However, a sudden car accident broke the joy. A car suddenly rushed into the crowd, causing multiple people to be injured, including four children. The accident occurred on Water Street, about one mile (1.6 km) from the end of the parade.

Liverpool, England, scene of police and emergency personnel on water street after a car collided with pedestrians during the Premier League championship parade

According to videos on social media, the car can be seen serpentinely driving in the crowd and many people were knocked away. After the accident, angry fans tried to siege the car and smashed the windows, and police had to step in to protect the driver. Soon, first aid personnel and firefighters arrived at the scene for rescue. A total of 47 people were injured, 20 of whom were mildly injured and received treatment at the scene, while 27 were taken to the hospital. The two injured were in serious condition, including one child. In the heart of Liverpool, England, a car rushed into the celebrating Liverpool fans. Police arrested a 53-year-old white male driver, a local from the Liverpool area. At present, the police have not disclosed more information about the driver or his motive for the crime. The police made it clear that the incident was not considered a terrorist attack, but an isolated incident. Police urged the public not to speculate on the motives behind the incident to avoid affecting the investigation. After the

Liverpool players stood at the top of the bus to celebrate the accident on Monday, Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram, Liverpool City Council leader Liam Robinson and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued statements expressing concerns about the injured and thanked the police and first responders who responded quickly. Liverpool Football Club also expressed condolences on official social media and promised to continue to keep in touch with the police to provide necessary support.

Police keep fans away from the scene of the accident

Unfortunately, this is not the first time that Liverpool fans have experienced a similar tragedy. In history, Liverpool fans have suffered serious accidents many times. For example, in the 1985 Heysel Stadium disaster, Liverpool fans killed 39 people; the 1989 Hillsborough Stadium stampede killed 97 Liverpool fans. These events remind us that safety issues in sports events are crucial.

The police officers carried away the injured after the collision