A large crowd of Liverpool supporters has reportedly been struck by a vehicle as they were celebrating their side's Premier League win with emergency services on site
A photo of the scene
The vehicle reportedly struck crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier League win
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Police share statement after car strikes crowd18:50
Reports of car striking Liverpool fans 18:48
A car has ploughed into fans celebrating Liverpool's trophy parade in the city.
Eyewitnesses claimed the driver of the vehicle "deliberately" struck the crowd of football fans this evening.
There are unconfirmed reports a number of people have been injured. A man has been detained by police at the scene.
Video published to social media shows the chaotic scenes as ambulances line the street, with fans visibly confused about what had just happened.
One user posted to X/Twitter: "Very distressing to witness a car ramming the crowd on Walton Street after the Liverpool Parade. Really hope the people that were hit are ok. Very close call for us"
Follow our live blog below for the latest developments.
18:58Anders Anglesey
Chaotic scenes after crash
Police were seen racing through hundreds of Liverpool supporters after the car ploughed into the crowd during the team's Premier League celebrations.
A video showed officers racing past a group of people, who claimed at least "six people" had been struck by the vehicle.
18:54Anders Anglesey
Eyewitnesses describe chaos after car ploughs into crowd
An eyewitness shared a video showing the aftermath of the crash.
Police could be seen swarming the vehicle and keeping members of the crowd away.
A caption under the video said: "Some maniac just ran everyone over. People stuck under the car got absolutely battered. Car doors ripped off."
18:50KEY EVENT
Police share statement after car strikes crowd
A police spokesperson said: "We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre.
"We were contacted at just after 6pm 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 has been detained.
"Emergency services are currently on the scene. We will issue more updates as we have them."
18:48KEY EVENT
Reports of car striking Liverpool fans
There have been reports a car has ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool supporters celebrating their side's Premier League victory.