Car Crash Mars Liverpool FC Victory Parade, 53-Year-Old Suspect Arrested
Liverpool, UK – May 26, 2025: A day of celebration for Liverpool Football Club and its fans turned tragic after a car plowed into crowds gathered for the club’s Premier League victory parade, leaving dozens injured and casting a somber shadow over the festivities.
Incident Details
At approximately 6 p.m. local time, as thousands of supporters lined Water Street in Liverpool’s city center to cheer the team’s open-top bus parade, a gray minivan accelerated into the densely packed crowd. Witnesses described scenes of panic as the vehicle struck fans multiple times before coming to a halt, reportedly after colliding with an ambulance stationed nearby.
Emergency services, already present due to the scale of the event, responded immediately. Police detained the driver at the scene, identified as a 53-year-old man from the Liverpool area. Authorities have stated that the incident is not being treated as terrorism and are investigating whether it was deliberate or accidental.
Casualties and Response
According to the North West Ambulance Service, 27 people were transported to local hospitals, including four children. Two individuals, one of them a child, are in serious condition. An additional 20 people received treatment for minor injuries at the scene, and some sought care independently at nearby hospitals. The swift response of emergency personnel was credited with preventing further harm.
Liverpool FC issued a statement expressing support and sympathy for those affected, saying their thoughts and prayers are with the injured and their families. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the scenes “shocking” and thanked first responders for their rapid action.
Ongoing Investigation
Merseyside Police have urged the public not to speculate about the circumstances of the crash as a thorough investigation continues. The suspect remains in custody as detectives work to establish the full sequence of events leading up to the collision.
A Day Meant for Celebration
The parade, celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title—its first since the 2019-20 season—had drawn hundreds of thousands to the streets. Players and staff greeted fans from an open-top bus as red flares and chants filled the air before the tragedy unfolded.
The city remains on edge as authorities continue their investigation and provide support to those affected by the incident.
“The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected,” said Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident.”