Individuals Admitted to Liverpool Hospitals - Absence of Terrorist Activities Implying Non-Intentional Incident
In Liverpool, thousands of football fans celebrated the championship of FC Liverpool on Monday evening, with children cheering their idols amid a lively atmosphere. The celebration took a tragic turn when a car drove into the crowd, causing chaos and sending screams echoing through the streets. The incident, which occurred on Water Street, left 47 people injured, with 27 requiring hospitalization, and four remaining in serious condition, including two hospitalized with severe injuries.
The driver of the vehicle, a 53-year-old man from the Liverpool area, was apprehended by the Merseyside Police on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offenses, and driving under the influence of drugs. The police have stated that the incident is not being treated as a terrorist attack and believe the driver acted alone. Extensive inquiries are underway to determine the circumstances leading up to the collision.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the scenes in Liverpool as "horrifying," while Interior Minister Yvette Cooper deemed them "really shocking and terrible." The authorities are urging people not to speculate about the incident and are appealing for anyone with video evidence to submit it directly to the police without sharing it online.
FC Liverpool had triumphantly celebrated their championship victory earlier in the day, parading through the city in an open bus. The team, coached by Arne Slot, had secured the title in the Premier League at the end of April. The club has expressed sympathy for the victims of the incident and is in contact with the authorities. The Premier League has also extended its support to the affected and injured parties.
Initial reports of the accident came in around 6 p.m. local time (19:00 CEST), with the police initially classifying the incident as an accident involving pedestrians. The rescue services reported that upon their arrival, four people, including a child, were trapped under the car.
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The tragic car accident on Water Street during Liverpool's football celebrations was classified as a general news item, with crime and justice involved in the investigation. Despite initial reports, the incident was not identified as a terrorist attack. The sports world, particularly European leagues and the Premier League, expressed support for the victims, offering sympathy. Meanwhile, several media outlets such as BBC, Sky News, The Guardian, and The Telegraph provided coverage of the accident.
