Here are the details of what occured during Liverpool FC’s parade which was held today, Monday, May 26, 2025.
Liverpool’s Premier League title parade took a tragic turn when a car collided with fans who were celebrating the Premier League victory of the club with the 2025 parade. Merseyside Police confirmed the arrest of a 53-year-old man in connection with the incident, which occurred on Water Street in Liverpool city centre.
Thousands of supporters had gathered to witness the open-top bus carrying the players, but reports soon surfaced that a vehicle had struck pedestrians. Authorities responded swiftly, detaining the driver at the scene. The police urged the public to refrain from speculation and requested that any relevant footage or information be shared directly with them.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his shock, extending his thoughts to those affected and commending emergency services for their rapid response. Liverpool FC issued a statement, offering support to those impacted and pledging cooperation with law enforcement.
The statement read, “We are in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street which happened towards the end of the trophy parade earlier this evening. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident. We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident.”
The Premier League echoed these sentiments, describing the event as appalling and assuring assistance to Liverpool FC.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances leading up to the collision, with officials emphasizing the importance of verified information rather than speculation.
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