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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Air ambulance in attendance following 'serious motorcycle collision' on M6
An air ambulance was on scene following a serious collision on the M6 this evening. Traffic was temporarily stopped on the M6 in both directions between J29 Leyland and J28 due to a serious collision at around 7pm. National Highways confirmed that an air ambulance attended the scene, with delays of around 20 minutes. A spokesperson for National Highways said: "National Highways can confirm that a collision occurred involving a motorcyclist on the M6 between Junction 29 (Leyland) and Junction 28 (M65). "The incident happened at around 7pm. All lanes of the motorway were temporarily closed but have since been opened and delays have now cleared. The M6 Junction 28 slip road (south) remains closed for the recovery of the vehicle." READ MORE: The extent of injuries obtained or the circumstances surrounding the collision currently remain unclear. The carriageways were opened minutes later, with the exit slip road at J28 remains closed to aid vehicle recovery. NWAS has been contacted for comment.
The Independent
28-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Liverpool crash latest: Victim ‘pleaded driver to stop' – car crash injures 65 fans
The Princess Royal was on Tuesday pictured visiting the Royal Liverpool University Hospital today following the parade crash. Princess Anne met with members of the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) team to thank emergency responders following the incident in Liverpool on Monday evening. The Princess Royal meets with members of the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) team during a visit to the Royal Liverpool University Hospital (Peter Byrne/PA Wire) The Princess Royal chats to people during a visit to the Royal Liverpool University Hospital (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA Wire) The Princess Royal meets with medical staff from the hospital team during the visit on Tuesday (PA Wire) Alex Croft 28 May 2025 05:01 Treading slowly out of their Airbnb on to the heavily-policed street, the O'Brien family turned to inspect the aftermath of the appalling events the evening before. Behind the tangled cordon, empty beer bottles and takeaway boxes were strewn across the deserted road. In the distance, a forensic officer checked the road surface for evidence. For the sombre-looking family-of-four, it was like waking up from a violent nightmare, hoping it was just a dream. But it wasn't. Less than 24 hours earlier, the group were among thousands of joyous Liverpool fans packed into the street for their team's Premier League-winning parade. Our reporter Alex Ross writes from Liverpool: As questions swirl around Liverpool as to how a vehicle ploughed into dozens of people, Alex Ross finds a unified city steely in its determination to move forward Alex Croft 28 May 2025 04:01 Liverpool fan Alex Todd, who runs Liverpool FC fan account 'Don Kopleone' on X, told The Independent about the horrifying scenes in the immediate aftermath of Monday's incident. He was part of a crowd which surged into a nearby Hooters bar as the car plowed through the celebrating fans just metres away. 'Suddenly, I heard lots of shouting, felt a surge push me and tens of others into the bar, while one guy who had been standing next to me turned and sprinted in the other direction towards what I would later learn was the car,' Mr Todd said. As soon as he heard about the car, Mr Todd said he was 'panicking' about his little sister who had got caught up in the crowd a few metres behind him. 'I saw her falling through a crowd into the bar about twenty seconds later and she burst into tears immediately, the car had only been a few metres away from her,' he added. 'I texted family group chats immediately to let people know there had been some kind of incident but for the moment we were together and safe.' The bar went under lockdown for the next hour, the 25-year-old said, before they were let out through the back doors 'quite shaken up but thankfully all safe'. Alex Croft 28 May 2025 03:00 Merseyside Police praised for quickly dismissing speculation over Liverpool crash Alex Croft 28 May 2025 02:00 Liverpool FC captain Virgil van Dijk said he is 'praying for a speedy recovery' for all those injured in the crash following the club's title parade. The Dutch defender posted on Instagram: 'My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected. Praying for a speedy recovery for everyone who suffered injuries. Screen grab taken from Instagram of a story posted by Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk (Virgil van Dijk/Instagram) (PA Media) Alex Croft 28 May 2025 01:00 Natasha Rinaldi, 31, was watching the parade from her friend's flat on Water Street, Liverpool, when she heard 'desperate screams' from below. 'We rushed over to the window and saw injured people all over the floor,' she told The Independent . 'We heard so many screams. I will never forget seeing a woman stuck under the car. It was so distressing. She was the last person to be rescued.' Ms Rinaldi, a Liverpool FC fan for 12 years, said the collision, which injured 47 people including four children, had 'destroyed' what was supposed to be a 'very happy day'. She said: 'It is unbelievable. I had been dreaming of this day for so long. I have followed the club for years and go to the games all the time. 'Everyone was so happy. But after it, everyone was broken. It destroyed what was supposed to be a very happy day.' Alex Croft 28 May 2025 00:01 Liverpool FC chief executive Billy Hogan thanked the club's supporters who 'helped each other' after a car drove through fans celebrating in the city on Monday. He said: 'On behalf of all of us here at Liverpool Football Club, I would like to extend our heartfelt thoughts to all those who've been affected by this appalling incident on Water Street yesterday evening. 'This weekend was one of celebration, emotion and joy spread across the city in our entire fanbase, and it ended in unimaginable scenes of distress with this appalling incident. 'I'd like to pay tribute to our emergency services and partner agencies – Merseyside Police, North West and St John Ambulance Services, and Merseyside Fire and Rescue – who dealt with the incident, and now our hospital staff across the city who are dealing with those who are injured, including tragically four children. 'I would also like to thank our supporters who witnessed this event and helped each other where they could. 'We continue to work with the emergency services and the local authorities to support their ongoing investigation and once again we would ask if anyone ha Alex Croft 27 May 2025 23:00 Princess Anne thanks emergency responders following Liverpool car crash Alex Croft 27 May 2025 22:30 A Liverpool fan run down at the club's victory parade has described how he 'locked eyes' with the driver and 'pleaded for him to stop' moments before the car ploughed into him. Jack Trotter, 22, was enjoying celebrating his team's success when he found himself 'face to face' with the Ford Galaxy on Water Street in the city centre on Monday. He told the PA news agency of the moment before he was struck by the car: 'He had slowed down. And then I put my hands up and pleaded for him to stop, and he wasn't stopping. 'Then he clipped me.' Mr Trotter said the incident was 'very quick'. 'I did lock eyes with him,' he continued. 'People were hitting his car, shouting at him. Everything was very dark. Everything was very blurry. He had ran through me by the time I could get a good look at him. 'When the car had hit me, the adrenaline kicked in, and I didn't really, obviously feel anything. And then once I found my partner, the adrenaline wore off, and then I just collapsed on the wall and said 'Abbie, that's me, I'm gone'. Alex Croft 27 May 2025 22:00 A Barbie keychain, flowers and cards lie on the ground near the site of an incident where a car plowed into a crowd of Liverpool fans (REUTERS) A total of 65 people were injured, Merseyside Police said on Tuesday (REUTERS) A 53-year-old man was arrested after the incident and remains in custody (REUTERS) Alex Croft 27 May 2025 21:29
Rhyl Journal
27-05-2025
- Rhyl Journal
Keir Starmer issues statement after Liverpool parade crash
Starmer said the nation's thoughts are with the victims and the wider community. During Liverpool's Premier League victory parade, four children were among around 50 who were injured – including one child who was seriously hurt. 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. 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… Since the incident on Monday in Water Street in the city centre, a 53-year-old man has been arrested. Merseyside Police said the suspect was the driver of the car, white, British and from the Liverpool area, and added that it was not being treated as terrorism. Today (May 27), Starmer said: 'Scenes of joy turned to utter horror and devastation, and my thoughts and the thoughts of the whole country are with all of those that are affected, those injured, which of course includes children, their families, their friends, the whole community, Liverpool fans everywhere. Four people remain in hospital (Image: Peter Byrne/PA Wire) 'Liverpool stands together and the whole country stands with Liverpool. I'd like to thank the first responders who did a fantastic job last night and continue to do so. There's now an ongoing investigation. I'm being kept updated, talking frequently to the mayor Steve Rotheram. But as I say, my thoughts and the thoughts of the whole country will be with everybody in Liverpool today.' Recommended reading: Starmer added that it is a 'matter for the police' that they gave details about the man who was arrested after a car ploughed into a crowd celebrating Liverpool's Premier League win. Asked if he would like to see similar details released in the future in similar cases, the Prime Minister said: 'That is a matter for the police and the investigation is ongoing so I think we need to leave that to them. 'I think today is a day really for thinking about all those impacted by this and being absolutely clear that we stand with them.'
Rhyl Journal
27-05-2025
- Rhyl Journal
What happened in Liverpool yesterday? 4 still hospitalised
Since the incident on Monday in Water Street in the city centre, a 53-year-old man was arrested. Four children were among around 50 who were injured – including one child who was seriously hurt. 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. We are in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street which happened towards the end of the trophy parade earlier this evening. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident. We will continue to offer… Merseyside Police said the suspect was the driver of the car, white, British and from the Liverpool area, and added that it was not being treated as terrorism. Footage circulating online appeared to show people in the crowd following the Liverpool Football Club celebrations attempting to get close to the driver of the car, 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. Police officers quickly surrounded the car as witnesses attempted to stop the driver, who was eventually detained by police. In the latest update, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live this morning (May 27), Mr Rotheram said he was hopeful that those seriously injured 'pull through very, very quickly'. He told the broadcaster: 'The actual incident in Water Street will live with those people for all the wrong reasons, and that's where we have to really focus our minds. 'There are still four people who are very, very ill in hospital and we are hoping of course that they pull through very, very quickly.'
Leader Live
27-05-2025
- Leader Live
What happened in Liverpool yesterday? 4 still hospitalised
Since the incident on Monday in Water Street in the city centre, a 53-year-old man was arrested. Four children were among around 50 who were injured – including one child who was seriously hurt. 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. We are in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street which happened towards the end of the trophy parade earlier this evening. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident. We will continue to offer… Merseyside Police said the suspect was the driver of the car, white, British and from the Liverpool area, and added that it was not being treated as terrorism. Footage circulating online appeared to show people in the crowd following the Liverpool Football Club celebrations attempting to get close to the driver of the car, 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. Police officers quickly surrounded the car as witnesses attempted to stop the driver, who was eventually detained by police. In the latest update, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live this morning (May 27), Mr Rotheram said he was hopeful that those seriously injured 'pull through very, very quickly'. He told the broadcaster: 'The actual incident in Water Street will live with those people for all the wrong reasons, and that's where we have to really focus our minds. 'There are still four people who are very, very ill in hospital and we are hoping of course that they pull through very, very quickly.'
