Liverpool has postponed a number of internal staff events following the tragic events of Monday when at least 47 people were injured at the club’s Premier League title parade.
What had been a joyous day ended in disaster as, within minutes of the bus departing the city center, a road traffic incident resulted in dozens of injuries on Water Street. An immediate response from the emergency services saw four rescued from underneath a car, while a 53-year-old white British male was arrested at the scene.
He is believed to be the driver and Merseyide Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims confirmed the incident is not being treated as terror-related. She also called for the public not to share any distressing videos from Monday’s incident on social media.
At the same press conference, David Kitchen, of the North West Ambulance Service, revealed 27 people have been treated in hospital, while a further 20 were treated at the scene.
Two of the injuries were described as serious, while four children were among those injured, one of whom is seriously hurt.
Liverpool responded with a statement within hours of the event taking place. “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.
Police officers stand guard by the Liverpool Town Hall following an incident in Water Street (rear), on the sidelines of an open-top bus victory parade for Liverpool's Premier League title win, in Liverpool, north-west England on May 26, 2025. A car collided with a number of pedestrians in Liverpool, northern England, on May 26 evening during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade, police said. Police said they were contacted shortly after 6pm (1700 GMT) 'following reports of a collision between a car and a number of pedestrians' in the city centre. One man has been arrested, according to the police, who did not say whether there were any casualties
Two injuries were described as serious. (Image: Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
“We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident.”
The club has also opted to postpone a number of staff events which were scheduled for Tuesday to mark the end of the title-winning season. Arne Slot’s side drew 1-1 against Crystal Palace on Sunday in the final match of the campaign.
But what should be a sense of jubilation has turned to sorrow. Sir Kenny Dalglish was among those to send messages of support after the incident.
Sir Kenny Dalglish
Sir Kenny Dalglish sent a message of support after the tragic car crash in Liverpool city center on Sunday.
“Shocked, horrified and deeply saddened about what happened at the end of the parade today.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone and their families who have been impacted by today's tragic event. Our anthem has never felt more appropriate, You'll Never Walk Alone. Your Liverpool family are behind you.”
Jamie Carragher wrote on X: “Devastating end to the day ... just pray everyone is ok,” while Steven Gerrard and John Aldridge have also shared their support in the wake of the tragic events.