Six Injured After Vehicle Ploughs Into Crowd During Liverpool FC Parade
A festive celebration turned into chaos as a grey MPV drove into a crowd of spectators on Water Street during Liverpool FC’s Premier League title parade on May 26, 2025.
The incident occurred just past 6pm on the 15km parade route, which was lined with thousands of fans. At least six people are reported injured, with two seriously hurt.
Victims Identified
Emergency reports indicate:
- A 21-year-old female was injured after the car hit near the Liffey Court, London Road, Liverpool
- A 20-year-old male was found unresponsive and lying on the pavement nearby.
- Four additional individuals sustained minor injuries.
Emergency Response
Merseyside Police, North West Ambulance Service, and fire crews quickly responded. Police have confirmed that the vehicle stopped at the scene and a driver has been arrested.
“We are dealing with a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre.
A number of pedestrians have been injured. A male has been detained.
Emergency services are currently on scene and cordons are in place.”
Location of Incident
The vehicle struck pedestrians on Water Street, a central part of the club’s victory parade route, which began earlier in the day and covered iconic parts of Liverpool’s city centre.
The driver is believed to have lost control near the London Road area, where the grey MPV finally came to a halt outside Liffey Court.
Eyewitness Accounts
Eyewitnesses describe scenes of panic as the car entered the crowd:
“We were just enjoying the parade when we heard screaming and saw people running. Then we saw a car smashing into the pavement.”
Ongoing Investigation
Merseyside Police are asking anyone with dash cam footage or phone recordings to come forward. They are particularly interested in footage around Water Street and London Road from 5:45pm to 6:15pm.
How to Report Information
If you have information, contact:
- Merseyside Police via 101, quoting incident number 26MAY/WaterSt
- Or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111
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