Everything We Know About The Liverpool Parade Crash Msn

Liverpool parade crash: Everything we know as police confirm more than 50 injured Liverpool is waking up in shock after a car drove in to dozens of pedestrians during Liverpool FC's victory parade Dozens of people, including children, were injured on Monday evening (May 27) after a car ploughed into crowds of Liverpool FC fans who were celebrating the football club's Premier League title at a parade in the city.

Police were contacted just after 6pm after receiving reports that a car had hit a number of people on Water Street in the city centre as the parade had begun to wind down. Nick Searle, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service chief fire officer, said four people who were trapped under the car, including a child, were rescued by firefighters. Police confirmed that a 53-year-old man from Merseyside was arrested at the scene.

A cordon remains in place in the city centre on Tuesday morning as agencies work to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision. The incident is not being treated as terrorism. You can see live updates here. Leading figures and organisations have responded to the incident including First Minister Eluned Morgan who said she was "deeply saddened" by the images while Liverpool Football Club said its "thoughts and prayers are with those who been affected" by the incident.

Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here Here is everything we know about the Liverpool parade crash: What happened? Hundreds of thousands of Liverpool fans had lined the streets to celebrate their team's Premier League victory as the squad moved through the city centre with the trophy on an open-top bus. The parade began at Allerton Maze south of the city before embarking on a 10-mile route over three-and-a-half hours ending with a finale on the Strand in the city centre.

Chaos erupted on Water Street, about a mile before the parade's endpoint at around 6pm. The bus had only recently passed the attendees when a vehicle rammed into the crowds, witnesses reported. Footage of the incident, which was circulating online on Monday, appeared to show the car speed up as it veered into pedestrians on both sides of the street, passing a Hooters restaurant at one point, with people knocked to the floor off the windshield, falling to the ground and darting out of the way to avoid harm.

According to Merseyside Police, the car eventually stopped at the scene and a 53-year-old white British man, believed to be the driver, has been arrested. A heavy emergency services presence remained in place for hours afterwards, with police cars, fire engines and ambulances remaining on the street. A large blue tent was erected on Water Street, which remains in place along with a cordon on Tuesday morning. How many people were injured?

At a press conference on Monday night, North West Ambulance Service said 27 people were taken to hospital and 20 people were treated at the scene, with four children among the injured. Two of those taken to hospital, including one of the children, suffered serious injuries. Nick Searle, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service chief fire officer, said four people who were trapped under the car, including a child, were rescued by firefighters. What have police said about the incident?

Merseyside Police said the "horrific" incident at the Liverpool parade was not being treated as terrorism. They added that they believed it was an isolated incident following the arrest of a 53-year-old man at the scene. The force said the suspect was the driver the of the car, white, British and from the Liverpool area. A police spokesperson said: "We would ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight's incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre.

"We can confirm the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area. "Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision." Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims urged people to refrain from sharing "distressing footage" from the incident online, but called for videos to be passed to the police. What have witnesses said? One onlooker, Matthew O'Carroll, 28, from Runcorn, saw the car approaching the top of Water Street.

He said the vehicle went past a parked police van at a "decent" speed and that the driver was beeping as he went through the crowd. Meanwhile, witness Mike Maddra told the PA news agency the "car turned left, mounted pavement, come towards us and runs towards the buildings". He said: "we got out the way and it was speeding up". Mr Maddra said he thought he saw two people being hit and added, "it looked deliberate".

Social media video also showed angry fans converging on the vehicle as it came to a stop, smashing windows before police intervened. Liverpool FC issued statement Liverpool FC said in a statement that the club was in "direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street which happened towards the end of the trophy parade. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident," a post on X read.

"We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident." Well-wishes flowed from other Premier League clubs, including Everton, Manchester United and Manchester City. In a statement, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: "The scenes in Liverpool are appalling - my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. He later added: "Tonight, I have spoken to Steve Rotheram about the terrible events in Liverpool and the remarkable bravery shown by the police and other emergency services.

They are supporting and caring for those injured in these terrible events. "Everyone, especially children, should be able to celebrate their heroes without this horror. The city has a long and proud history of coming together through difficult times. Liverpool stands together and the whole country stands with Liverpool."

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