The city is still reeling as fans and families come to terms with what was meant to be a night of celebration.
Liam Doyle and Eve Beattie News Reporter at Daily Record
10:09, 27 May 2025
Emergency services on Water Street in Liverpool
The shock car incident in Liverpool has left people in shock(Image: Phil Bryan/Shutterstock)
Liverpool's streets descended into chaos on Monday after a car rammed through a crowd of revellers during the city's Premier League victory parade - leaving dozens of people in hospital including children.
Hundreds of thousands packed the heart of the city to cheer on Liverpool FC's open-top bus parade when a car suddenly ploughed into thick crowds attending the celebrations at around 6pm, reports the Mirror.
Four children were among the 27 people confirmed to have been rushed to hospital last night, with police quickly confirming the arrest of a 53-year-old white British man believed to have been driving the vehicle at the time and that the incident was not suspected to be terror-related.
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Liverpool mayor Steve Rotherham confirmed four people's conditions as "very, very il" in hospital on Tuesday morning as the city takes in the situation, with new questions flooding in about the disaster.
Here's everything we know so far.
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5.50pm - Revellers delight in Liverpool victory
Just ten minutes before the horror broke out last night, Liverpool's Strand was packed with people celebrating the city's world famous football team.
The champions had arrived home and started on the long parade route in Allerton by around 2pm, with celebrations in full swing by the evening.
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The crowd was partying, cheering, dancing and basking in a sea of red smoke and fireworks while Calvin Harris played his son One Kiss in the background a matter of minutes before the incident.
6pm - Car rams into crowd
Chaos descended at 6pm when the car smashed into the packed crowds as they moved through the central Water Street. Witnesses described the vehicle as "beeping" as it forced its way through the crowds of excited football fans. Footage taken at the scene captured the panicked screams and distressed swearing as people started panicking.
People hammered on the vehicle as it failed to stop, with emergency services rushing to the scene in moments as brave locals sprang to help those hurt in the collision. The distressing video showed chaos setting in as police surrounded the car and angry fans pounded on its exterior while it tries to accelerate and reverse at the scene.
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Police, ambulances, and a fire engine were among first responders attending the incident, with North West Air Ambulance deploying to the scene soon after.
Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said a "large number" of people were treated at the scene. Throughout the next 45 minutes, police worked tirelessly to evacuate people from the area and seal off Water Street from the general public. New images this morning show the street still shut from public access and strewn with Liverpool FC debris.
7pm - Authorities confirm arrest of white British man
Police released their first statement at 7pm, confirming that one white British man from Merseyside who was allegedly driving the car was arrested.
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Merseyside Police said in a statement: "We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre.
"We were contacted at just after 18:00 today, following reports a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street. The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained. Emergency services are currently on the scene."
7.33pm - Prime Minister releases first statement
Keir Starmer addressed the incident at around 7.33pm on Monday, calling the scenes in Liverpool "appalling" and praising the swift response of emergency services.
The scene in Water Street near the Liver Building in Liverpool after the horror(Image: PA)
He wrote: "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."
8pm - Liverpool FC issues statement offering 'full support'
Liverpool FC released a statement soon after the incident at around 8pm, with representatives for the club saying the team's "thoughts and prayers" were with those affected. The statement read: "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."
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10.55pm - Police confirm dozens injured
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Sims confirmed 27 people were injured in the shock collision on Monday. She also confirmed that four children were among them, with an adult and child left seriously injured. Up to 20 other people were treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Water Street in Liverpool after a car crash incident
Water Street could be seen empty and strewn with debris this morning(Image: PA)
During the update, she added that the collision on Water Street is not being treated as an act of terrorism.