Supporter of Liverpool Football Club considers self fortunate to have survived after being struck by vehicle
A 53-year-old man from Northern Ireland has expressed gratitude after being struck by a car during the Liverpool Football Club's victory parade, resulting in injuries to at least 50 people.
The incident occurred on Water Street in Liverpool on Monday, as thousands of fans gathered for the Premier League triumph parade. A Ford Galaxy minivan, driven by a local man, plowed into pedestrians as the celebration was winding down around 6 PM.
Jack Trotter, a resident of Newtownards in County Down, was among those hit. He recounted the chaos, saying, "My initial thought was, 'Where's Abbie? I need to find Abbie.' I was fortunate enough to locate her quickly." His girlfriend, Abbie Gallagher, was nearby and claimed to have heard Mr. Trotter calling for her amidst the noise.
Merseyside Police confirmed that the man acted alone, and no terrorism link was associated with the accident. Authorities appealed to the public not to disseminate distressing images online and encouraged anyone with pertinent information to share it directly with the police.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed sympathy for those injured during the celebrations, praising the quick response of the police force. The tragic incident occurred amid what was otherwise a heartfelt celebration, as fans gathered to celebrate Liverpool FC's long-awaited Premier League title victory, the first since 2020 when celebrations were limited due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- News of the football-related accident in Liverpool, which claimed at least 50 victims during a victory parade for Liverpool Football Club, has spread as a general-news topic, sparking concern among football fans worldwide.
- Despite the unfortunate incident at Monday's football triumph parade on Water Street, the general sentiment among football fans remained ecstatic following Liverpool FC's impressive victory, their first Premier League title since 2020.
- The sporting world has been rattled by the accident during the Liverpool Football Club victory parade, leaving many football fans questioning safety measures in large-scale sports celebrations.
- While the city of Liverpool celebrated the football team's victory, unfortunate news of accidents during the victory parade has overshadowed the victory and left many fans disappointed about the marred celebrations.
