A vehicle collides with a gathering of fans during the jubilant aftermath of a football victory in Liverpool.
Car Crash in Liverpool During Football Celebrations Leaves Over 50 Injured
On the evening of May 26th, a car collision in the UK city of Liverpool resulted in over 50 injuries, according to the latest updates. The incident occurred around 18:00 local time on Water Street, where a crowd of thousands gathered to celebrate Liverpool Football Club's victory in the English Premiere League.
Witnesses reported the car rampaging into a group of people, while authorities later confirmed the arrest of the driver, a 53-year-old local resident, believed to be the only suspect in the case. Police stated that the incident is not being treated as an act of terrorism.
Local hospitals received 27 casualties, while another 20 received emergency treatment for minor injuries on the scene. Of those hospitalized, four were described as critically ill. Four people were also rescued by firefighters after they became trapped under the vehicle.
Emergency services quickly addressed the situation following the police's response, prioritizing the provision of medical assistance to the affected individuals. The exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed, but one witness reported seeing at least 17 people receiving assistance.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed sympathy for the scene in Liverpool, praising the quick response of the police and emergency services in handling the extraordinary incident.
The incident bears similarities to a car accident in Stuttgart, Germany, earlier this month, where a total of eight people were injured. One of the victims later succumbed to their injuries.
(Source: European Truth, with a link to Sky News, The Telegraph)
[1] Note: Further details regarding the incident, including the number of casualties and the status of those injured, can be found in additional sources, but are not directly mentioned in the original article.
The car collision in Liverpool occurred during celebrations for Liverpool Football Club's victory in the English Premier League, adds a tragic twist to their triumph. The European leagues, including the German Bundesliga, have now witnessed two such unfortunate incidents in mere weeks.
