23:08Harry Thompson
David Kitchin of North West Ambulance Service also noted that 27 people in total were treated at hospital.
23:05Harry Thompson
Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said: “I want to thank all of the emergency services, partner agencies and members of the public who came to the assistance of the injured following this evening’s shocking incident, which we declared a major incident.
“This had been a joyous day in Liverpool with hundreds of thousands of people lining the streets to celebrate Liverpool Football Club’s victory parade.”
“A number of people have been injured and were taken to hospital,” she added.
“In addition, a large number of people of all ages were treated at the scene, but did not require hospital treatment.”
23:00Harry Thompson
Three adults and one child had to be freed from under the vehicle, chief fire officer for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Nick Searlehas said.
22:58Harry Thompson
A Northwest Ambulance service spokesperson says 27 patients have been taken to a number of hospitals by ambulance.
One of the children has suffered 'serious injuries'.
Some patients have self-presented at medical centres.
22:56Harry Thompson
Assistant Chief Constable Sims says it was an 'isolated incident' and police are not looking for anyone else.
22:55Harry Thompson
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said 'a number of people' were injured.
She then reiterated calls for people not to speculate.
22:54Harry Thompson
Police speak to press. Updates to follow
22:49Harry Thompson
[Read our full coverage](Liverpool travel chaos as fans queue for hours to escape city following 'major incident') of the pandemonium that has followed as fans try to leave the city.
22:38Harry Thompson
Everton FC's official X account posted a touching statement of solidarity in a repost of earler words from Liverpool FC.
It said: "Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city."
22:10Harry Thompson
In a post on X following the incident, NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool asked people help try and keep swtichboards clear, as those with loved ones at the event called to check they were ok.
The statement says: "Following the incident in Liverpool City Centre this evening, we know that many people are concerned about loved ones.
"Next of kin will be contacted, so please help us to manage the incident as best we can by refraining from calling our switchboard."
22:07Harry Thompson
Liverpool City Council leader Liam Robinson said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this appalling incident in the city centre.
“It has cast a very dark shadow over what had been a joyous day.
“We are working closely with Merseyside Police to support their investigation, and with other relevant organisations to make sure those affected get the appropriate support.”
22:06Harry Thompson
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said: “I would like to thank our amazing emergency services for their heroic actions this evening in Liverpool.
“My heart goes out to everyone impacted in this horrible incident.
“My department is working with NHS England to keep across any developments for our NHS staff.”
22:02Harry Thompson
The man understood to be the driver of the car that ploughed through crowds during the Liverpool parade can be seen "stalling" before continuing to "plough through" more members of the public.
Now, in horrific clip seen by the Daily Star, a male behind the wheel of a black vehicle can be seen stalling momentarily, before steaming forwards into a screaming crowd.
At one point the driver's door is opened by a crowd member, but it's quickly shut as the car accelerates. We have decided not to share the video, but you can read our [full coverage of what happened at the link here.](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/horror-vid-showed-what-liverpool-35290499)
21:55Harry Thompson
A post on the station's official X account, part of Network Rail, said: "We know many people have been waiting outside in the rain - some for a long period.
"We’re sorry for the delays and are working to allow as many people into and through the station as it’s safe to do so.
"Please bear with us as we continue to work to help get people home".
A later update read: "We’re continuing to help as many people through the station as possible onto trains this evening".
21:47Harry Thompson
Fans trying to leave the city centre have reportedly been getting stuck in massive queues.
Images on social media appear to show massive corwds of static people outside the city's main station.
"Liverpool lime street is an absolute joke," one person said alongside footage of crowds.
Another wrote: "Horrible outside Liverpool Lime Street right now... We were in there for an hour and a half. I hope everyone can get home safe."
Posting on X, one person seeminlgly at the parade said: "Does anyone know when the tunnels into Liverpool will be open?"
21:37Harry Thompson
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said: “The pictures emerging from Liverpool are deeply worrying.
“My thoughts are with all those affected, and the emergency services as they respond to what appears a horrific incident.”
21:35Harry Thompson
A spokesperson for the ambulance service said: “North West Ambulance Service has now cleared the scene following the incident in Liverpool and will be updating on casualty numbers at a press conference scheduled for later tonight.
“Details of this will be announced shortly.”
21:31Harry Thompson
Matthew O’Carroll, 28, from Runcorn, saw the car approaching, according to PA.
He said: “We were walking up Water Street and approaching the top of the road and the vehicle came past a parked police van at a decent speed.
“People managed to get out of the way as he was beeping as he went through but as he went past, people were obviously very angry and so started running after the car.
“The back window of the car was already smashed.
“I thought that once it went past us, it was just someone that was trying to get away from something and would slow down when he got to more people.”
21:25Harry Thompson
A spokesperson for the Premier League said: "Our heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected.
"We have been in contact with Liverpool FC and have offered our full support following this serious incident."
21:19Harry Thompson
Local councillor John Hughes has estimated that around one million people were in attendance at the victory celebrations.
This is unconfirmed, but if accurate would tower over the 750k thought to have been there for the Red's 2019 Champions League win.
It had been a day of joy and revelry until a car ploughed into the gathered crowds in Liverpool city centre, reportedly injuring dozens.
20:58Andy Gilpin
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram said in a statement: “Our hearts go out to all of those affected, especially those who have been injured. Thank you, as ever, to the first responders for their professionalism and swift action.
“This is a difficult day for our city region, but we stand together.”
20:45Harry Thompson
Yvette Cooper wrote on X: "Thank you to the police and emergency services for their swift response to the truly shocking and horrendous scenes in Liverpool this evening.
"Thinking of all those affected at this very difficult time. The police are investigating and I'm being kept updated on developments."
We've also just heard from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who wrote on X: "Horrified to see the scenes in Liverpool.
"My thoughts are with all of those affected and injured by this disturbing attack."
20:31Harry Thompson
Mr Rashid, who was there with his daughter, added: “They were just innocent people, just fans going to enjoy the parade."
His comments sum up widespread disbelief of how a day of celebration could end in such horror.
20:25Harry Thompson
Harry Rashid, 48, from Solihull, was at the celebrations and spoke to ITV about what he saw.
“It happened about 10 feet away from us," said.
He added: “It was extremely fast. Initially, we just heard the pop, pop, pop of people just being knocked off the bonnet of a car."
20:23Harry Thompson
Reports from ITV claims that 'dozens' of people have been injured in the incident.
Images from press agencies show people on stretchers, while footage taken by people at the scene shows people being hit by the car as it moves at speed.
An exact casualty count has not been confirmed by authorities.
20:07Harry Thompson
The club posted on X: We are in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street which happened towards the end of the trophy parade earlier this evening.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.
"We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident."
20:04Harry Thompson
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: "The scenes in Liverpool are appalling - my thoughts are with all those injured or affected.
"I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident.
"I'm being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate."
20:00Harry Thompson
Speaking to Sky News, Chelsea Yuen, said: "We were literally like sardines walking up the street, and then we heard beeping and screaming and when we looked up, there was a black, people carrier, driving straight towards us.
"Me and my friend Francesca jumped out the way and pulled her little girl out the way."
19:58Harry Thompson
A man has been detained by police, police have said.
A spokesperson for the force 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."