A driver struck pedestrians in Liverpool on Monday, police said, as hundreds of thousands had gathered at a parade celebrating the Liverpool Football Club winning the English Premier League soccer title.
The vehicle collided with “a number of pedestrians on Water Street” just after 6 p.m. local time, Merseyside Police said.
Police officers stand on duty at a cordon at the entrance to Water Street, at the scene of an incident, on the sidelines of an open-top bus victory parade for Liverpool’s Premier League title win, in Liverpool, north-west England on May 26, 2025.
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The car stopped at the scene and a 53-year-old British man has been arrested, according to police.
“Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision,” Merseyside Police said in an update while asking the public “not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight’s incident.”
Police also asked people to send related footage to them and “not to share distressing content online.”
A fan is assisted by firefighters at an incident involving a car hitting supporters during the Premier League victory parade for Liverpool Football Club on May 26, 2025.
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Police and emergency personnel deal with an incident near the Liver Building during the Premier League winners parade, in Liverpool, England, Monday May 26, 2025.
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Emergency personnel are at the scene, authorities said. Police did not have details on any injuries in the collision.
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the incident “shocking.”
“The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected,” Starmer said in a statement. “I’m being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate.”
Emergency services at the scene after multiple people were hit by a car during the Victory parade, May 26, 2025, in Liverpool, England.
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The Liverpool Football Club said it is in contact with police regarding the incident, which occurred toward the end of the parade.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident,” the club said in a statement. “We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident.”
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.