A celebratory atmosphere quickly spiraled into chaos when a car rammed through a crowd gathered for Liverpool FC’s Premier League title parade in Liverpool, England, on Monday evening. The shocking incident unfolded around 6 p.m., sending waves of panic through the sea of fans who had assembled to cheer their team’s triumph.
According to The New York Times, the vehicle drove recklessly through the densely packed street during the club’s trophy procession, striking multiple people. Startling footage from the scene, which has since gone viral on social media, shows the car weaving dangerously through the crowd before being stopped by authorities.
Police quickly intervened and arrested the male driver at the scene. He was taken into custody immediately. Several pedestrians who were injured in the incident received prompt medical assistance from emergency responders.
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A driver intentionally rammed into a crowd in Liverpool, England, hitting several pedestrians. pic.twitter.com/xjTk29d1ml
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Celebrations Marred by Chaos
The incident occurred during a parade that began earlier in the afternoon around 2 p.m., following Liverpool’s official Premier League trophy lift on Sunday after their final match of the season. Players like Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk led the jubilant celebration on an open-top bus that moved through the heart of the city.
What should have been a day of pride and celebration for Liverpool supporters turned into a scene of distress and confusion after the unexpected vehicular assault. Videos captured the horrifying moment the car sped into fans and the immediate chaos that followed.
British media outlets confirmed the suspect’s arrest, though further details about his motive or condition remain undisclosed.
