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Metro
27-05-2025
- Metro
Crowds held back from lunging into police van after Liverpool parade crash
Police officers had to hold back crowds from lunging into a police van after a car hit crowds in Liverpool, injuring dozens. Footage from the scene appears to show how angry fans responded after a white British man, 53, was detained at the scene. Officers slammed shut the door of the van and surrounding it, pushing back men shouting and jostling towards them and holding one down on the floor. During a victory parade last night, around 50 people were injured when the grey people carrier hit crowds shortly after the open top bus carrying Liverpool FC players had passed by in celebration of their Premier League trophy win. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Crowds had already broken the windows of the car in an attempt to slow it down. Four people are still 'very, very ill in hospital' after the crash in Water Street, the city's metro mayor said this morning. Ambulance service boss Mr Kitchin said that one of those seriously hurt was a child. At a press conference last night, he said that 27 people were taken to hospital by ambulance, 20 people were treated for minor injuries at the scene but did not need further treatment, while others made their own way to hospital. 'Sadly, four of the injured were children who were enjoying the day with their friends and their families,' he said. Merseyside Police said the incident was not being treated as terrorism. More Trending Footage circulating online appeared to show people in the crowd attempting to get close to the driver of the car before he was detained, with one managing to open the driver's car door. Videos then appeared to show the driver close the car door before suddenly speeding up and veering into pedestrians on both sides of the crowded street. The clips posted on social media then showed people from the crowds attempt to chase the driver – with some kicking the vehicle and smashing the back window. Officers quickly surrounded the car as witnesses attempted to stop the driver, who was eventually arrested. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton 'horrified' after family members narrowly avoid Liverpool parade car crash MORE: Fast food worker 'shoots dead customer over missing mayonnaise packets' MORE: Liverpool and Everton react after car crashes into fans during trophy parade
The National
27-05-2025
- The National
Children among 50 injured in Liverpool parade car crash
Merseyside Police said a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area – the driver of the car – had been arrested and that the incident is not being treated as terrorism. Crowds were seen trying to stop the driver, with emergency services arriving quickly at the scene to treat casualties. At a press conference late on Monday evening, Dave Kitchin from North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) said 27 people were taken to hospital and 20 people were treated at the scene, with four children among the injured. There are no reported fatalities. (Image: PA) He said two of those taken to hospital, including one of the children, suffered serious injuries. Kitchin said some patients had also taken themselves to local hospitals. Nick Searle, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service chief officer, said four people who were trapped under the car, including a child, were rescued by firefighters. READ MORE: Jonathon Shafi: Angela Rayner is well aware that Israel has broken international law On Tuesday morning, Liverpool City metro mayor Steve Rotheram said there are "still four people who are very, very ill in hospital". Further updates are expected throughout the day as an investigation into the incident continues. (Image: PA) In a statement, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: "The scenes in Liverpool are appalling – my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. "I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident. "I'm being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate." READ MORE: Ellie Gomersall: Be in no doubt. Reform UK are a real and present danger Meanwhile, First Minister John Swinney said: "Dreadful scenes in Liverpool tonight. What should have been a day of joy, turned to tragedy. "All our thoughts are with the injured and their families." Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said: "Deeply disturbing and horrifying scenes in Liverpool today. My thoughts are with all those injured or affected. "It should have been a day of celebration in a brilliant city, not for such despicable violence."
The Herald Scotland
27-05-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Four children among injured after car ploughs into crowd in Liverpool
The force said the suspect was the driver of the car, white, British and from the Liverpool area. The Prime Minister said he had spoken to the Mayor of Liverpool about the incident, adding: 'Everyone, especially children, should be able to celebrate their heroes without this horror.' At a press conference late on Monday evening, Dave Kitchin from North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) said 27 people were taken to hospital and 20 people were treated at the scene, with four children among the injured. He said two of those taken to hospital, including one of the children, suffered serious injuries. Mr Kitchin said some patients had also taken themselves to local hospitals. Nick Searle, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service chief fire officer, said four people who were trapped under the car, including a child, were rescued by firefighters. Footage circulating online appeared to show the vehicle speed up as it veered into pedestrians on both sides of the crowded street. Officers surrounded the car as witnesses attempted to stop the driver, who was eventually detained by police. Witness Les Winsper, 55, told The Guardian how the incident unfolded in front of him. He said: 'People started banging on the (car) windows. 'Then they smashed the windows and he panicked and put his foot down. 'He then hit someone and that person has gone in the air and he's ploughed through the rest of them. 'I've never seen anything like it.' Another witness, who was walking with a group of friends, said he saw a car 'speeding up' and hitting pedestrians. Mike Maddra told the PA news agency the 'car turned left, mounted pavement, come towards us and runs towards the buildings'. He said 'we got out the way and it was speeding up'. Mr Maddra said he thought he saw two people being hit and added, 'it looked deliberate'. In a statement, Sir Keir Starmer said: 'The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected.' He later added: 'Tonight, I have spoken to Steve Rotheram about the terrible events in Liverpool and the remarkable bravery shown by the police and other emergency services. 'They are supporting and caring for those injured in these terrible events. 'Everyone, especially children, should be able to celebrate their heroes without this horror. 'The city has a long and proud history of coming together through difficult times. 'Liverpool stands together and the whole country stands with Liverpool.' Ian Byrne, MP for Liverpool West Derby, said he was 'absolutely heartbroken' by the incident. He wrote on X: 'Absolutely heartbroken by the scenes in town, after what should have been the best of days. 'My love and thoughts are with all affected.' Emergency services were quickly at the scene and several casualties were taken away by ambulances. A large police cordon was put in place on Water Street and emergency vehicles could be seen lining the road. A conscious man on a stretcher was seen being put into an ambulance and a paramedic told police he believed the Liverpool Royal Hospital may be overwhelmed. Police lined the junction of Castle Street and Water Street and firefighters were also at the scene. A large blue tent was erected in Water Street, with two fire engines parked in front. An ambulance incident unit was parked nearby before driving away. A police van and car blocked Water Street, and other police vehicles were parked along The Strand. Ms Sims said a 'robust' traffic management plan had been in place for the parade. She said: 'In the lead-up to this event we had been working closely with event organisers and a robust traffic management plan was put in place for the parade, which included a number of road closures throughout the route and the city centre.' She urged people to refrain from sharing 'distressing footage' from the incident online, but called for videos to be passed to the police. Ms Sims called it a 'horrific incident', telling a press conference on Monday night: 'I want to thank all of the emergency services, partner agencies and members of the public who came to the assistance of the injured following this evening's shocking incident, which we declared a major incident. 'This had been a joyous day in Liverpool with hundreds of thousands of people lining the streets to celebrate Liverpool Football Club's victory parade.' Harry Rashid, 48, from Solihull, was at the parade with his wife and two young daughters when he witnessed the collision. 'This grey people carrier just pulled up from the right and just rammed into all the people at the side of us. He added: 'It was extremely fast. Initially, we just heard the pop, pop, pop of people just being knocked off the bonnet of a car.'
The Sun
26-05-2025
- The Sun
47 injured after car rams into Liverpool fans
MOSCOW: A total of 47 people were injured after a car ploughed into a crowd of football fans celebrating in Liverpool, with 27 hospitalised and two sustaining serious injuries, including a child, British health officials said. Head of the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, David Kitchin said during a televised press conference that 20 people were treated at the scene for minor injuries and did not require hospital care, RIA Novosti reported. 'We can confirm that our teams treated 20 patients at the scene for minor injuries, and these did not need hospital treatment. Twenty-seven patients in total were taken to hospital by ambulance, and we believe two of those, including one of the children, have sustained serious injuries,' Kitchin said. He also confirmed that four of the injured were children. Earlier, Merseyside Police said a car had driven into a crowd of people in Liverpool city centre who were celebrating the local football club's Premier League title victory. The driver, a 53-year-old British man, was detained at the scene.
The Sun
26-05-2025
- The Sun
47 injured after car rams into Liverpool fans, including four children
MOSCOW: A total of 47 people were injured after a car ploughed into a crowd of football fans celebrating in Liverpool, with 27 hospitalised and two sustaining serious injuries, including a child, British health officials said. Head of the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, David Kitchin said during a televised press conference that 20 people were treated at the scene for minor injuries and did not require hospital care, RIA Novosti reported. 'We can confirm that our teams treated 20 patients at the scene for minor injuries, and these did not need hospital treatment. Twenty-seven patients in total were taken to hospital by ambulance, and we believe two of those, including one of the children, have sustained serious injuries,' Kitchin said. He also confirmed that four of the injured were children. Earlier, Merseyside Police said a car had driven into a crowd of people in Liverpool city centre who were celebrating the local football club's Premier League title victory. The driver, a 53-year-old British man, was detained at the scene.
