Liverpool Parade Car Crash: What happened and who the victims, suspects are | Crime messages

On Monday evening, a car plowed in a lot of Liverpool fans and injured 47 people, including four children. The incident occurred during a Premier League parade by the city's official football team through the city center of Liverpool.

We know the following about the incident, the victims, the suspects and the rescue efforts.

What happened?

Shortly after 6 p.m. (5:00 p.m. GMT) On Monday a car fell against a lot of Liverpool fans who celebrated Liverpool's victory in the football title of the Premier League.

The fans had gathered to see the Liverpool soccer team, which the trophy had preferred through the area in an open bus moments before the incident. The car accident took place about 1.6 km before the final point of the 10-mile parade.

Videos circulating on social media showed the car in a zigzag by the amount of fans, which were allegedly disguised in Liverpool FC goods. Several people were thrown up when they were hit by the car.

Merseyside's police said they were called shortly after the incident.

When the car came to a standstill, angry members of the crowd raved to him and shattered his windows. The police had to intervene to prevent them from getting to the driver.

Who drove the car in Liverpool?

The police said she arrested a “53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area”, from which they believed that he was driving the car.

You have not yet published any additional details about the driver or his motivations.

Where did the crashes took place in Liverpool?

The crash took place in Water Street, which is located in the city center and near the strand. The street houses historical buildings, including the Oriel Chambers office block built in 1864. Liverpool is located in the northwest of England.

What do we know about the victims?

Dozens of people, including four children, were injured in the incident.

Of the victims, 20 people suffered minor injuries and were treated on site without requesting hospital treatment. Another 27 people were taken to a hospital with ambulances. According to the authorities, two of the people have taken to the hospital, including a child, suffered serious injuries.

Is the incident treated as “terrorism”?

The police said the incident was not treated as a “terrorism case”.

“We believe that this is an isolated incident, and we are currently not looking for someone else in relation to him. The incident is not treated as terrorism,” said Jenny Sims, deputy chief of police Constable, reporters.

“I would ask people not to speculate about the motives for this horrific incident and to enable Merseyside police to carry out their investigation,” said Liam Robinson, City Councilor of Liverpool, during a press conference in the late Monday.

What measures did the authorities take?

In the late Monday, police officer Sims announced a media information that several people were treated at the scene and many were taken to the hospital.

She added that the police's emergency services from the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) were also present on site.

NWAS officer Dave Kitchin said the ambulances and a dangerous reaction team, a flight truck, doctors and high -ranking clinicians were emitted on the site.

“Our emergency vehicles brought patients to our NHS colleagues in Royal Liverpool, Alder Hey, Arree Park and Aintree Hospitals,” said Kitchin and referred to the injured hospitals.

Nick Searle, Chief Fire Officer from MFRS, informed the press conference that, according to the knowledge of the incident, they sent three fire engines to Water Street. “Our crews quickly raised the vehicle, pulled people from it and passed them on to our ambulance colleagues.”

Robinson, City Councilor of Liverpool, told the press conference that the incident “was a very dark shadow over a joyful day”.

“We work closely with the Merseyside police to support their investigation, and with other relevant organizations to ensure that those affected receive the appropriate support,” he added.

What is the latest on the ground?

In an update to X on Monday evening, NWAS wrote that “the scene had clarified in Liverpool after the incident”.

“Specialists have been set up to support the injured and their families,” said Sims.

She asked the people to share the “stressful film material” of the incident and added that information, including video material, can be submitted to the main police portal (MIPP).

“My firefighting teams will keep a visible and calming presence in the coming days and weeks,” said Searle from MFRS.

What are the reactions to the Liverpool crash?

“The scenes in Liverpool are horrific – my thoughts are with all the injured or those affected,” wrote British Prime Minister Keir Starrer in an X -Post. “I would like to thank the police and the emergency services for their quick and persistent reaction to this shocking incident.”

The scenes in Liverpool are horrific – my thoughts are with all the injured or those affected.

I would like to thank the police and the emergency services for their quick and persistent reaction to this shocking incident.

I am kept up to date with the developments and ask for the police …

– Keir Starrer (@Keir_Starmer) May 26, 2025

The Mayor of Liverpool, Steve Rotheram, said: “Our hearts go to everyone affected, especially those who were injured. Many thanks to the first aiders for their professionalism and their quick action.”

Our hearts go to all those affected, especially to those who have been injured.

Thank you as always to the first aiders for their professionalism and their quick action.

This is a difficult day for our city region, but we are together.

– Steve Rotheram (@metromayorstev) May 26, 2025