Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett revealed he couldn't believe what happened after dozens of Liverpool fans were left injured following a car ploughing into parade crowds in the city
At least 47 people have been left injured after the incident
At least 47 people have been left injured after the incident (
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett is one of several famous Scousers showing support after the tragic parade car crash. On Monday, as Liverpool FC fans were celebrating their Premier League victory, a car ploughed into the crowd.
A dark grey people-carrier was seen driving through the crowd, ploughing into dozens of fans while relentlessly beeping its horn. Currently, at least 47 people are believed to be injured and receiving medical treatment for their injuries after the tragic incident on Water Street just after 6pm. Four people were left trapped underneath a vehicle, including three adults and one child. 27 people were taken to the hospital, with a further 20 being treated at the scene, including four children.
Two people who were taken to the hospital, including one child, sustained serious injuries, a spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service confirmed. Paddy, 30, has taken to social media, like many famous faces from Liverpool, to share their heartbreak over the incident.
In a moving post, the MMA star said: "Went the parade today amazing support as always for our reds nobody does celebrations and parades like us @liverpoolfc. Taking the baby's their first ever parade today was a memory I'll never forget the looks on their little faces looking at the spectacle and I'll have the pictures and videos to show them when they grow up.
Paddy Pimblott was lost for words by the heartbreaking incident (
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"Still cannot believe what actually happened after it, day of celebration turned into a worry for everyone who was there or even knew anybody there, friends and family messaging to make sure that they are safe something that we shouldn't have to do or worry about. I hope anyone injured has a fast recovery and anyone affected already knows they have the full city supporting them, red or blue it doesn't matter. Things like this are more important than football YNWA."
Comedian John Bishop, who was born in Everton also took to Instagram, explaining like thousands of others, he was also at the parade. He 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. My heart goes out to all those affected. Our anthem could not be more appropriate. You'll Never Walk Alone."
Claire Sweeney shared a picture of the Liver Buildings surrounded by red celebratory smoke (
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Former Atomic Kitten singer, Natasha Hamilton, explained that her grandfather and young nephew had also been in the city centre before the heartbreaking events unfolded. Sharing a snap of the pair, she said: "My dad & 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 am absolutely horrified at what I saw today and my thoughts & prayers are with all those affected! #YNWA."
Local rock band, Circa Waves said in a post on their social media: "Sending love to everyone at the parade yesterday. What an awful ending to it. Hoping everyone's safe."
Claire Sweeney, who earlier in the day shared a snap from her Liverpool home overlooking the waterfront, took to her own Instagram page, posting an image of the iconic Liver Buildings surrounded by red celebratory smoke. She wrote: "Devastated to see what happened in Liverpool last night. Praying for the injured. YNWA."
Gabby Allen told fans she was 'horrified' (
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Her former Brookside co-star Jennifer Ellison told fans how she had "never been so terrified," having been at the parade. She told her 153,000 Instagram followers: "Home safe. Never been so terrified. Can't believe we were on the actual road. Praying for all the injured and the families of those. Just traumatic."
Love Island All Stars winner, Gabby Allen, was also left "horrified". The reality star from Knowsley said: "Absolutely fkn horrified to see what happened at the Liverpool parade today. I've only just seen!!
"Today was a huge celebration for our city to be remembered in history for something special. Instead it has been ruined by violence and hate. Liverpool has the strongest community there is. Everybody will rise and come together more than ever now. Nobody could ever break that. Sending love to everybody who attended the parade today in hope of making happy memories not to be in fear for their lives.
Merseyside Police declared a major incident shortly after 6pm (
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"What kind of world is this we are living in?As far as I can see there aren't any fatalities? I hope those who were caught in the crash are doing as ok as they can be and are safe now with their families." Former Everton ladies player, Toni Duggan, commented: "Thinking of anyone affected in that awful incident today. Praying everyone is ok."
Elsewhere, singer-songwriter Chelcee Grimes, who once played for Liverpool Ladies, and was also at the parade, said: "I'm fine for everyone messaging. I hope you and your loved ones are okay and you make it/made it home safe. What a sad end to what was supposed to be a fantastic day."
Former Liverpool footballer, Jamie Carragher, said on X: "Devastating end to the day… Just pray everyone is ok." In a statement shared on X, Liverpool Football Club said: "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. We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident."
Millions of Liverpool fans had lined the streets for the celebration (
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Shortly after the heartbreaking incident, Merseyside Police announced that a white British man, 53, believed to be from Liverpool, was arrested. Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims branded the incident "horrific" before stating it was not being treated as terrorism.
Sims went on to thank the emergency services and partner agencies, including St John's Ambulance, as well as the public for helping so quickly. "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," she said.
The force were called just after 6pm to an incident on Water Street, close to The Strand, after a dark grey people-carrier was seen driving through the crowd, ploughing into dozens of fans while relentlessly beeping its horn. The vehicle was seen stalling in the street before acellerating towards the crowd.
Distressing footage from the scene showed the driver hitting several people before it came to a stop as police rushed to surround the car. In a statement, the police said: "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."
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