The city of Liverpool experienced a shocking turn of events on Monday evening as a car collided with an enthusiastic crowd celebrating Liverpool F.C.’s Premier League championship victory. Nearly 50 people were injured in the incident, with four children reportedly among the wounded and in serious condition. Local officials confirmed that the driver, a 53-year-old man from Britain, was arrested shortly after the collision, prompting authorities to emphasize that this was an isolated incident and not linked to terrorism.
The Merseyside Police responded swiftly to emergency calls around 6 p.m. local time, after disturbing reports flooded in of a vehicle plowing through the assembled fans. Eyewitness accounts and social media recordings depict a dark vehicle careening into the jubilant crowd, sending numerous individuals sprawling onto the pavement. Responders worked diligently to assist those trapped beneath the vehicle as chaos unfolded, while some bystanders attempted to halt the driver, who ultimately accelerated away from the scene.
As Londoners and fans mourn the disruption of what should have been an ecstatic day of victory for Liverpool F.C., Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the act as “appalling.” Crowds had gathered in their hundreds of thousands to partake in the celebratory festivities before the horrific incident occurred, leaving the local community in shock. The police continue their investigation into the driver's actions and the circumstances leading up to the crash, as Liverpool seeks to heal from this tragic event.
The Merseyside Police responded swiftly to emergency calls around 6 p.m. local time, after disturbing reports flooded in of a vehicle plowing through the assembled fans. Eyewitness accounts and social media recordings depict a dark vehicle careening into the jubilant crowd, sending numerous individuals sprawling onto the pavement. Responders worked diligently to assist those trapped beneath the vehicle as chaos unfolded, while some bystanders attempted to halt the driver, who ultimately accelerated away from the scene.
As Londoners and fans mourn the disruption of what should have been an ecstatic day of victory for Liverpool F.C., Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the act as “appalling.” Crowds had gathered in their hundreds of thousands to partake in the celebratory festivities before the horrific incident occurred, leaving the local community in shock. The police continue their investigation into the driver's actions and the circumstances leading up to the crash, as Liverpool seeks to heal from this tragic event.