A 53-year-old British man has been arrested following a Liverpool car crash that injured at least 47 fans celebrating Liverpool FC’s Premier League title.
The crash occurred just after 6 p.m. on Water Street in Liverpool city centre, moments after the team’s open-top victory bus had passed by. Emergency services, including police, fire crews, and an air ambulance, rushed to the scene.
What We Know So Far
- 47 people injured, including four children
- One adult and one child sustained serious injuries
- Four people were trapped under the car
- 20 people were treated at the scene, 27 taken to hospital
- The driver, 53, white male from Liverpool, was arrested at the scene
- Police say the incident is not terrorism-related
- The crash occurred minutes after the Liverpool FC parade bus passed
- Liverpool FC and local authorities are coordinating support for victims
Panic Erupts After Car Slams Into Celebrating Crowd
According to video footage and eyewitness accounts, a dark-coloured vehicle drove into fans gathered in the city centre before coming to a stop. People quickly surrounded the car, banging on its windows and trying to get to the driver before police intervened.
Merseyside Police said the driver, a white man from the Liverpool area, is in custody. Authorities are conducting a full investigation and urged the public not to speculate.
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Dave Kitchen of the North West Ambulance Service confirmed 47 injuries, with 20 treated at the scene and 27 transported to area hospitals. Among them were four children, and two people—one child and one adult—suffered serious injuries.
Nick Searle, Chief Fire Officer of Merseyside Fire and Rescue, reported that four people, three adults and one child, had been trapped beneath the vehicle. Crews quickly lifted the car and rescued them.
City Leaders and Officials React to Liverpool Car Crash
Liam Robinson, leader of Liverpool City Council, said the crash had “cast a very dark shadow” over an otherwise joyful celebration, and he praised emergency workers for their response.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this appalling incident,” he said. “We’re working closely with Merseyside Police to ensure everyone impacted receives the support they need.”
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called the scenes “appalling” and asked the public to give authorities space to conduct their investigation. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper described the incident as “truly shocking” and thanked first responders.
Eyewitnesses Describe Chaos
Natasha Rinaldi, watching from a nearby building, said: “It was so loud. People sounded desperate. We saw the car had run over people. Then people tried to stop the driver and break into the car.”
Harry Rashid, who attended the parade with his wife and children, said, “We heard the pop, pop, pop of people being hit. It was horrible—you could hear the bumps as he went over them.”
Daniel Jones, 28, was standing nearby: “There were paramedics on their hands and knees treating the wounded. It was horrifying. People smashed the car’s back window and tried to pull the driver out. Police were holding them back.”
Ongoing Investigation into Liverpool Car Crash
Merseyside Police released a statement urging calm: “We’re carrying out extensive inquiries to understand the full circumstances. Please avoid speculation.”
Liverpool FC also issued a statement: “Our thoughts are with everyone affected. We are working directly with police and emergency services and will continue to provide support.”
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