Liverpool’s Premier League title celebrations turned tragic on Monday when a car ploughed into a large crowd attending the victory parade, injuring 27 people, including four children. One child was reported to be in serious condition.
The incident occurred shortly after Liverpool’s players passed by on their open-top bus, drawing thousands of fans who braved torrential rain to witness the celebrations. Police have ruled out terrorism as a motive.
A 53-year-old white British man was arrested at the scene. Social media and news outlets described the event with shock and horror, with headlines such as “Horror at the parade” and “Carnage” dominating British newspapers.
The football community swiftly expressed condolences and support. Liverpool FC took to X (formerly Twitter) to send “thoughts and prayers” to those affected. Rival Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Everton, and Manchester City, echoed these sentiments, showing solidarity with the club and the city.
Former Liverpool stars also shared their grief. Steven Gerrard posted an image of Liverpool with a red heart on Instagram, while Jamie Carragher called the event a “devastating end to the day.”
FIFA President Gianni Infantino extended his “thoughts and prayers” and affirmed that football stands united with Liverpool following the tragedy.
Video footage circulated online showed the vehicle being stopped and surrounded by angry fans who smashed the car’s rear windows as police intervened. Reports indicated that four people, including a child, were trapped under the vehicle during the chaos.
The Premier League expressed shock over the “appalling events” and confirmed close communication with Liverpool FC, pledging full support in the wake of the incident.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash as the city and football world grapple with the aftermath of what was meant to be a joyous celebration.
