When Liverpool fans paint the town red during their Premier League victory bus parade, one took the statement literally. But on what should have been a day of joy, things took a dark and shocking turn.
The city of Liverpool was buzzing on Monday. Thousands of fans filled the streets to cheer their heroes after the Reds claimed their 20th league title — drawing level with arch-rivals Manchester United.
The parade stretched across 10 miles and took over three hours to complete. The open-top bus carried the team and the trophy, with chants of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” echoing through the city.
Red smoke flares, flags, and smiles were everywhere — until the celebrations reached Water Street.
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How the “horror” incident took place during Liverpool’s Premier League victory bus parade?
As the bus neared the final part of its journey, the atmosphere suddenly shifted. A car drove into a group of pedestrians on Water Street. What followed was described by witnesses as chaos.
As per This is Anfield, Merseyside Police confirmed the driver — a 53-year-old white British male from Liverpool — was detained at the scene.
The incident left 27 people hospitalized, including four children. Two people were seriously injured. One child remains in critical condition.
The police were quick to rule out terrorism, calling it an isolated incident. Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims added, “We are doing everything to support the victims and understand what happened.”
Footage from the scene showed the car speeding before plowing into the crowd. Witness Les Winsper said, “People started banging on the windows… he panicked and put his foot down.”
Others described how the vehicle mounted the pavement and struck several people.
Emergency services arrived fast. The area was closed off, and a nearby restaurant, Mowgli, was used as an emergency treatment center.
Liverpool FC released a statement saying, “Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.”
The parade ended in silence. The celebration paused. What began as a day of pride ended in tragedy.
Former players Jamie Carragher and Robbie Fowler expressed their sorrow, while Sir Kenny Dalglish said, “Shocked, horrified and deeply saddened… You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
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