Moment When Car Crashed Into Crowd At Liverpool Victory Parade | Video

Last Updated:May 27, 2025, 07:36 IST

A 53-year-old British man was arrested for ramming his minivan into a crowd celebrating Liverpool's Premier League victory, leaving 47 injured.

Emergency services at the scene after multiple people were hit by a car during the Victory parade in Liverpool. (Reuters)

A British man was arrested for ramming a car into a packed crowd celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title victory on Monday, leaving 47 people hospitalised. Police are treating this as an isolated incident and have so far ruled out terrorism.

Authorities said the 53-year-old man who ploughed his minivan into the crowd is believed to be the only one involved in the incident. Emergency vehicles and an air ambulance rushed to the scene to attend to the injured.

Viral videos from the incident captured the terrifying moment when the car speeded down a crowded street, ploughing into tens of thousands of Liverpool fans on Monday.

Several videos showed the car being vandalised by angry fans as the driver tried to back the vehicle up, after which, at one point, he drove into the crowd. Several people were hit by the car as fans screamed and attempted to escape as chaos erupted.

Some people were seen lying on the road while others hurried to help. Images shared on social media showed the car being brought to a halt and swarmed by angry fans, who broke the back windows as police sought to hold them back.

Police officers surrounded the car, and a 53-year-old man was arrested on the spot.

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At least 47 people were injured in the incident, including four children. Twenty-seven people were taken to the hospital, with two suffering serious injuries, and another 20 were treated for minor injuries at the scene, according to authorities.

It was learnt that the impact of the crash was such that four individuals were stuck beneath the vehicle and had to be freed by firefighters.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer commended the “remarkable bravery shown by the police and other emergency services". He said, “The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected."

The Merseyside Police said that they received the information regarding the incident at around 6 pm on May 26. The police mentioned that after the car driver ploughed into the pedestrians, he halted the car and was arrested.

Liverpool FC said on X they were working with Merseyside police, adding: “Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident".

Soccer clubs, players and the sport’s governing bodies also expressed sympathy and support to Liverpool. “Our thoughts are with Liverpool FC and the city of Liverpool after today’s awful incident," said Manchester United, historically Liverpool’s fiercest opponent.

The Premier League expressed its shock at the “appalling events" that took place at the end of the team’s trophy parade that was attended by hundreds of thousands of scarf-and-flag-waving Liverpool fans. FIFA President Gianni Infantino offered thoughts and prayers to everyone affected.

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