Liverpool’s big parade for winning the 20th title of the club in the Premier League was tarnished by a sad incident, as a car hit a “crowd of pedestrians” in the city center of Liverpool, during the English championship celebrations.

Police have announced that the man arrested in Liverpool are 53 years old “a white Briton from the Liverpool area”. Police add: “We would ask people not to speculate about tonight’s conditions. Extensive investigations are in progress to determine the conditions that led to the conflict. “

As shown in a video circulating on social networks, a car got into the crowd, on Water Street, and dragged dozens of people in its path. The scenes are frightening, with people stuck on the ground. Some people were seen to be lying on the road, with reports referring to at least three injured. A Reuters photojournalist said there are many ambulances on the spot, and a scene of nearby fire trucks has been set up to provide first aid to the injured.

The map with the point where the incident was noted:

Meanwhile, the Telegraph has said that the anti -terrorist is involved in the incident investigations.

Liverpool police also confirmed earlier that a person was arrested after the incident, pointing out in an official position: “We are currently dealing with reports of a Traffic Conflict (RTC) in the city center of Liverpool.” “There was information that shortly after 6 pm Today, Monday, May 26th, a car fell on several pedestrians on Water Street. The car stopped on the spot and a man has been arrested. ” “Emergency services are currently on the spot,” the police said.

The ambulance service announced by its part that it is “currently evaluating the situation”. “Our priority is to ensure that people receive the medical help they need as soon as possible,” he added.

It is noted that thousands of Liverpool fans welcomed the champions’ coach earlier in a city that “threw its walls” to parade this year’s premier League triumphants. Reds fans had erupted at an endless joy festival, expressing their worship against the players and the technical team for the great moments that gave them. The players of the team in a celebration of ecstasy, they were champagne all over the world. Liverpool was literally dressed in red, with thousands of smoke and banners, at the same time that Liverpool vibration was vibrating the atmosphere.

Car fell to a crowd in Liverpool

Starmer: “scary scenes – my thoughts are with everyone who has been injured”

“The scenes in Liverpool are scary – my thoughts are with all those who have been injured,” British Prime Minister Kir Starmer said via the X.

Starmer also noted: “I would like to thank the police and emergency services for their rapid and continuous response to this shocking incident. I am informed about the developments and ask us to give the police the site it needs to investigate (the incident). “

Liverpool’s announcement: our thoughts and prayers are with those who hit

The Liverpool football club said, for its part by posting on X that it was “in direct contact with the police on the incident on Water Street that happened towards the end of the parade tonight”. He also notes that “our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this serious incident. We will continue to offer our full support to emergency services and local authorities involved in the incident. “

Testimonies

Harry Rashid, 48, was at the parade with his wife and his two little daughters when he saw the conflict, according to the Guardian. As he said: “It happened about 10 meters away from us. We were in the crowd and we had no control over where we would be, because it was a very narrow road. The vehicle came to our right. Appeared right next to an ambulance, which was parked. This vehicle just climbed from the right and fell on all people on our side. “

Rashid described that crowds began trying to break the car windows: “It was then stopped for a few seconds, probably for about 10 seconds. Then the crowd that was a little behind began to rush on him trying to break his windows. But then he stepped foot again in the throttle and passed through the crowds, just continued. It was horrible. Then my daughter started screaming and there were people on the ground. “

At the same time, according to Sky News, an eyewitness says she was watching the parade from her girlfriend’s lounge when they “heard some cries”. Natasha Rinaldi said: “She was so loud. People were heard desperate. And then we looked out the window and saw that the car had pressed people. Then people began to run the driver and tried to break the car. Police did everything to prevent and remove the world. We listened to screams and howls. We were very confused. Some of my friends were there and the car was so close to them. It was horrible, no one was expecting it. “

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