Car collision in Liverpool leaves 27 injured; authorities deny terrorist involvement
In Liverpool, England, a shocking incident occurred during the Premier League victory parade for Liverpool FC on May 26, 2025. Shortly after 6 pm BST, a dark-colored vehicle plowed through the cheering crowd on Water Street, causing widespread panic and injury.
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims addressed the media, stating that the incident was considered an isolated occurrence. A 53-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident, and the police are not actively searching for any other suspects. Sims emphasized that this event is not being treated as terrorism-related.
The incident left 27 people, including four children, needing hospitalization. Two individuals sustained serious injuries, while another ten were treated for minor injuries at the scene. Forty-seven more sought independent medical attention. The emergency response included the North West Air Ambulance, North West Ambulance Service, and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, who lifted four people from under the vehicle, one of whom was a child.
In the chaos, some witnesses reported the driver arguing with pedestrians before accelerating and causing the collision. Videos uploaded to social media depicted the vehicle being swarmed by angry fans, who broke the car's windows as police tried to keep them at bay.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer commended the "remarkable bravery" shown by the police and other emergency services, while Liverpool FC expressed their condolences to those affected. Liverpool Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram, described the day as "difficult" but reiterated the city's unity.
The Record-equalling 20th English top-flight title was secured by the team in April but officially presented after the final match against Crystal Palace on May 26. This was the first opportunity for the city to collectively celebrate a league title after a 35-year wait due to the coronavirus restrictions in 2020.
The incident on Water Street brings back tragic memories for Liverpool, as the city was also the site of the Hillsborough Stadium disaster in 1989, which claimed 97 lives and injured over 700, and the Heysel Stadium disaster in 1985, which resulted in the deaths of 39 mainly Italian fans.
As the police continue to investigate the incident, the city of Liverpool continues to support and care for those affected, standing together in this difficult time.
- The general news in Liverpool, England, on May 26, 2025, was dominated by a car-accident during the Premier League victory parade for Liverpool FC on Water Street, which left 27 people, including four children, needing hospitalization.
- As the police investigate this car-accident as an isolated occurrence, crime-and-justice news streams focus on the arrest of a 53-year-old man in connection with the incident.
- In a Sport-related development, the incident did not disrupt the official presentation of Liverpool FC's record-equalling 20th English top-flight title, secured in April.
- Despite the tragic car-accident and the memories it evoked of the Hillsborough Stadium and Heysel Stadium disasters, European leagues and football lovers continue to express support for Liverpool and those affected, standing together in this difficult time.
