Fans were celebrating Liverpool's Premier League victory on Monday when a 53-year-old British man drove his car into fans, injuring dozens of people
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07:42, 27 May 2025
Natasha Hamilton 'horrified' after family in Liverpool moments before car drove into fans
Natasha Hamilton 'horrified' after family in Liverpool moments before car drove into fans
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Natasha Hamilton revealed her father and nephew were at the Liverpool parade moments before a car drove into fans. Fans were celebrating Liverpool's Premier League victory on Monday when a 53-year-old white British man drove his car into fans, injuring dozens of people.
Four children were injured in the incident in Liverpool last night, a spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service recently confirmed. It was announced that 20 patients were treated at the scene for minor injuries and did not need hospital treatment. 27 people were taken to the hospital via ambulance, with two of them sustaining serious injuries. A cyclist paramedic was also struck by the vehicle but was not injured.
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Natasha Hamilton dad and nephew
Natasha Hamilton dad and nephew
Following the horrific incident, Atomic Kitten singer Natasha revealed her dad and nephew were at the very same parade that day as she took to her Instagram Stories to share a picture of the two wearing Liverpool shirts.
She wrote: "My dad and nephew were in Liverpool today at the celebration parade. Then I saw a video of what happened and my heart sank. Thankfully they're both safe but I'm absolutely horrified at what I saw today and my thoughts and prayers are with all those affected."
Service confirmed two people have been seriously injured, one of whom is a child. Merseyside Police are not treating the horror as an act of terrorism.
Police and emergency personnel dealing with a road traffic accident on Water Street
A car ploughed into the Liverpool parade, injuring many people
Fire crews and ambulances raced to the scene where they freed three adults and one child who were trapped under a vehicle. Disturbing footage circulating on social media shows a car driving erratically through crowds on Water Street and hitting multiple people before coming to a halt.
Other clips from the scene show the chaotic aftermath as ambulances line the street, with fans visibly confused about what had just happened.
A 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area was arrested in relation to the incident. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the scenes in Liverpool were "appalling" and added his thoughts were with the victims.
Since the incident, the police urged people "not to speculate on the circumstances" of the crash in a statement. They added: "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.
"We would ask people not to share distressing content online but to send the footage or information directly to us @MerPolCC or pass on information by calling 101 quoting log 784. Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
Atomic Kitten members Liz McClarnon and Natasha Hamilton are proud Liverpudlians while Kerry Katona is from Warrington
Many took to social media to send their thoughts and prayers to those at the Liverpool parade, including John Bishop.
The comedian, who was at the parade earlier in the day, said: "I was at the parade today with my dad and like everyone else I am shocked and heartbroken about the events at the end of the Liverpool parade."
Bishop added his sympathies for those involved stating: "My heart goes out to all those affected. Our anthem could not be more appropriate You'll Never Walk Alone."
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