Twenty seven people were hurt following the horror crash at the end of Liverpool's Premier League trophy parade last night, with four of those suffering serious injuries
00:30, 27 May 2025
The scene on Water Street in Liverpool after the Liverpool Premier League Champions parade.
The scene on Water Street in Liverpool after the Liverpool Premier League Champions parade.(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Emergency services rushed to the scene last night after four individuals, including a child, were trapped under a car during a traumatic incident at the Liverpool parade.
The quick actions of firefighters saw them successfully lifting the car and freeing those caught underneath it in a city centre accident that police have classed as "a major incident". Nick Searle, chief fire officer of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, provided details at a late Monday press briefing: "We immediately mobilised three fire engines to Water Street and were in attendance in four minutes."
He gave an account of the emergency response: "On arrival, the crews were met with numerous injured... and four persons trapped under a vehicle. Our crews rapidly lifted the vehicle, removed three adults and one child from beneath and passed them to our ambulance service colleagues."
Searle further elaborated: "We then worked with emergency service partners to ensure casualties received medical treatment and transport to hospital as quickly as possible. My fire crews will maintain a visible and reassuring presence in the coming days and weeks."
Chief fire officer for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, during a press conference at the Cunard Building in Liverpool,
Chief fire officer for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, during a press conference at the Cunard Building in Liverpool,(Image: PA)
Injuries sustained by the four, inclusive of the child, have been described as serious by Merseyside Police. The force also disclosed the arrest of a 53 year old white British man from Liverpool in connection to the event, reports the Mirror.
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Tragedy struck amidst the revelry in Liverpool's city centre as a car tragically ploughed into jubilant fans during the team's victory parade. The scene, packed with approximately 800,000 supporters, turned from elation to alarm when a vehicle careered into the crowd on Water Street before grinding to a resolute stop.
Authorities swiftly addressed the public in a press briefing held this evening to discuss the calamity.
The victory parade had been progressing as expected before the tragedy struck
The victory parade had been progressing as expected before the tragedy struck(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
A total of twenty-seven individuals were injured in the distressing event, according to Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims, who expressed her gratitude at the news conference: "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. In addition, a large number of people of all ages were treated at the scene, but did not require hospital treatment."
Earlier statements from Merseyside Police confirmed that a 53 year old white British man from the Liverpool area has been apprehended. Intensive inquiries are underway to ascertain what precipitated the unfortunate incident.
North West Ambulance Service's David Kitchin updated: "We can confirm our teams treated 20 patients at the scene for minor injuries, and these did not need hospital treatment."
Police and Emergency services attend an emergency incident after the Liverpool parade
Police and Emergency services attend an emergency incident after the Liverpool parade(Image: Phil Bryan/Shutterstock)
A total of twenty-seven individuals were transported to hospital by ambulance following an incident, and it is understood that this number includes one child who is amongst the two reported to have suffered serious injuries.
Liverpool FC released a statement earlier in the evening saying: "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."
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Expressing their concern, the club added: "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."