The number of injured in Liverpool is 47 after the “crowd of pedestrians” from a car in the city center, during the English championship celebrations won by the “Reds”, according to Merseyside police.

27 of the injured were transferred to various hospitals throughout Liverpool, while another 20 received first aid to the spot and did not need hospitalization. A child and an adult have been seriously injured. A total of four children were injured, as authorities said at a press conference shortly after midnight.

Merseyside’s assistant leader Jenny Sims, He said that a “large number” of people of all ages were injured, but were given first aid on the spot, adding that her thoughts are with all those who were injured in the “horrible” incident.

“A 53 -year -old man is believed to be the driver of the vehicle”Sims continued, andI “is ongoing research on the conditions that led to the incident”.

‘The incident is believed to be isolated and not treated as a terrorist act ‘, added.

A little earlier, police announced that it was a 53 -year -old ‘White British from the Liverpool area’who was arrested.

THE David Kitchen of the Northwest ambulance Service said that clinicians, paramedics and other medical groups rushed to help various hospitals in Liverpool. “Unfortunately, four of the injured were children”, He said, adding that a bike rescuer was also hit, but was not seriously injured.

“Three adults and one child were removed from below the vehicle and delivered to ambulances »said the Merseyside Fire Brigade and Rescue, Nick Sirl,

The press conference ended with the head of the Liverpool City Council, Rabblewho praised and thanked NHS staff and emergency services and asked citizens not to communicate material on social media and report any information to the police.

Liverpool was literally dressed in red on Monday, with thousands of Liverpool fans gathered to welcome the champions’ coach in a city that “threw its walls” to parade this year’s triumphants. Fans of the “Reds” 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, champagne all over the world, while thousands of tobacco and banners colored the city center, at the same time that the Liverpool jerk was vibrating the atmosphere.

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As shown in a video circulating on social networks, a car got into the crowd, on Water Street, and dragging dozens of people. 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 reported that many ambulances were found on the spot, and had a scene of fire trucks to provide first aid to the injured.

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

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

Starmer still 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

Liverpool’s football club said on his part by posting on X that he was in “In direct contact with the police on the incident on Water Street that happened towards the end of the parade tonight.” He also noted 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

The 48 -year -old Harry rashid He 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. “

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Rashid described that crowds began trying to break the car windows: “It was then immobilized 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. “

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At the same time, according to Sky News, an eyewitness says she was watching the parade from her girlfriend’s living room when ‘They heard some screams’. OR Natasha Rinaldi stated: “It 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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