Jack Trotter was one of more than 50 people taken to hospital following the collision in Liverpool city centre
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A Liverpool fan caught up in a harrowing incident during the Reds' victory parade has shared his terrifying account after being hit by a car that ploughed into a throng of supporters. Jack Trotter, one of over 50 individuals hospitalised as a result of the Monday evening mayhem in Liverpool city centre, endured back injuries from being "clipped" by the vehicle on Water Street.
Subsequently, a 53 year old man was detained on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while under the influence of drugs. Reliving the nightmare to Sky News, Jack, from Newtownards, County Down, recalled: "I was just having a ball and singing away, and then I didn't know anything was happening until I heard someone screaming my name."
He added: "When it sort of got to my level, the car had slowed down and I put my hands up, sort of to protect myself but also to try to say to him 'stop'... I managed to sort of dodge the bonnet but he was able to clip my legs. My back has completely gone now.
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"After being struck, I found myself spinning around and hitting loads of people, before the adrenaline kicked in and I somehow got back on my feet," he continued.
Jack, speaking with PA news agency, mentioned a chilling detail: "I did lock eyes with him... He had ran through me by the time I could get a good look at him.", reports the Mirror.
In an emotional Instagram post, Jack expressed his gratitude for surviving the ordeal, stating: "Only back from hospital after the most horrifying incident I've ever experienced in my life."
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The individual expressed: "The day was going absolutely unreal, one of the best days I've ever had being surrounded by Liverpool fans and my partner having a ball... Genuinely seriously lucky to still be here after this as I just moved out of the way in time."
The person continued: "I hope everyone else who was injured has a speedy recovery also... Thank you everyone for the kind messages and support everyone has shown me and Abbie. We really appreciate it."
Following the chaos, over 50 individuals, including children, received treatment across various hospitals, with 11 remaining hospitalised on Tuesday. Their conditions are stated as stable.
A Forensic officer marks evidence near the site where a 53-year-old British man plowed a minivan into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans who were celebrating the city's Premier League championship Monday, injuring more than 45 people in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
A Forensic officer marks evidence near the site (Image: AP)
A white British man from Liverpool’s West Derby area remains under interrogation.
Addressing the situation, Merseyside Police’s Assistant Chief Constable, Jenny Sims, explained that "It is believed the driver of the Ford Galaxy car involved in this incident was able to follow an ambulance onto Water Street after the road block was temporarily lifted so that the ambulance crew could attend to a member of the public who was having a heart attack. There was no intelligence to suggest an incident of this nature would take place."
Detectives from the Merseyside Constabulary are presently gathering statements from witnesses, those injured, individuals present at the scene, and emergency responders to assemble a detailed account of the incident.
Liverpool parade crash victim recalls moment he pleaded for car to 'stop'
Liverpool parade crash victim recalls moment he pleaded for car to 'stop'
Karen Jaundrill, Detective Chief Superintendent, stated: "My thoughts are with all those injured in this awful incident, their families and friends, and everyone who has been affected.
"Like us, many of you will still be coming to terms with what was a harrowing end to a day of celebration. I want to reassure the public of Merseyside that detectives are making significant progress as we seek to establish the full circumstances that led to this awful incident and bring the person responsible to justice.
"We have arrested a 53-year-old man from West Derby (Liverpool) on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs. He remains in custody where he is being interviewed."