Chaotic Car Collision at Liverpool's Title Celebration Leaves 27 Injured
Liverpool FC's Championship Celebration Marred by Road Incident
A car crashed into a crowd at Liverpool FC's championship celebration, resulting in 27 injuries. The incident occurred at approximately 6 PM local time on the edge of the victory parade.
According to police, a 53-year-old man from the Liverpool area was arrested as the driver. Eye-witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with several people being thrown through the air and some lying unresponsive on the ground.
The incident is not currently being treated as a terrorist act. Emergency services were quick to respond, and many of the injured were treated on-site. The Liverpool football club and city rival FC Everton expressed their condolences.
The incident took place during the team's victory parade along Water Street. More than a million people were expected to attend the parade, which began at the Allerton Maze roundabout and led towards the city center.
Here's a summary of the incident:
- A car collided with a crowd during Liverpool FC's championship celebration
- The incident occurred at around 6 PM local time on Water Street
- Approximately 27 people were injured, with some hospitalized and more than two dozen treated on-site
- The driver, a 53-year-old man from the Liverpool area, was arrested
- The incident is not currently classified as a terrorist act
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a safe and orderly environment during public celebrations. Our thoughts are with those affected by this incident.
[Sources: BBC, Sky News]
A similar incident occurred during Liverpool FC's championship parade on May 27, 2025, when a car collided with a crowd, injuring approximately 65 people, including several children. The driver, a 53-year-old man from the Liverpool area, was arrested, and the incident was not classified as terrorism.
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- The general-news event of Liverpool FC's championship celebration was marred by another road accident, reminiscent of the 2025 parade, causing 65 injuries.
- The incident in question, like the 2022 event, happened during a European-leagues champion's parade along Water Street.
- Both accidents occurred in Liverpool, possibly raising concerns about crime-and-justice in public celebrations involving the local football team.
- Despite the recurring incidents, Liverpool FC and rival FC Everton continue to express their condolences, highlighting the resilience of the football community.
