A car in the British city of Liverpool rammed into a crowd of fans of the Liverpool football club of the same name during a victory parade in the Premier League on Monday evening, May 26. This is reported by the British media Sky News and The Guardian.
The incident occurred around 18:00 local time on Water Street. Thousands of Liverpool fans lined the streets of the city to celebrate the club's victory in the English Football Championship.
Rescue services promptly arrived at the scene. The car was stopped on the spot, and the man who was driving was detained by law enforcement officers. We are talking about a 53-year-old British man.
It is still unknown exactly how many people were injured and whether there are any dead. The ambulance service is "assessing the situation."
The BBC notes that it is reported from the scene of the incident that they saw at least three victims being taken away from there.
The owner of the Bespoke Signature tailor shop on Water Street, where the incident occurred, told The Telegraph about another number of victims.
"The car was stopped. As far as I know, 17 people were injured, and they are being cared for," he said.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Interior Minister Yvette Cooper are awaiting updates on the incident.
"The events in Liverpool are terrible. My thoughts are with all those injured or injured. I am constantly being informed about events, and I ask that the police be given the space they need to investigate," Starmer stressed.
