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Car crashes into crowd at championship celebration in Liverpool – injuries!
A car crashed into a crowd in Liverpool during Liverpool FC's championship celebrations, injuring several people. Prime Minister expresses sympathy.
Car crashes into crowd at championship celebration in Liverpool – injuries!
A serious incident occurred in Liverpool when a car drove into a crowd of people, injuring several people. The events took place on the sidelines of Liverpool FC's championship celebrations, where thousands of people gathered in the streets. Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke on Platform X and described the scenes as horrific. However, the background to the incident is currently unclear.
According to reports, it was a vehicle with a dark paint job that drove several meters through the crowd. Numerous emergency services were quickly on scene and the North West Ambulance Service is working closely with other emergency services. Police first received reports of the incident at 6:00 p.m. local time, which was initially reported as a pedestrian accident. A suspected eyewitness reported screaming and the frightening experience of a car driving over people.
Trauma and compassion
In his public statement, Starmer expressed his condolences for the injured people and their families. The company that had gathered to celebrate Liverpool FC's championship victory was abruptly confronted with a disturbing incident. The team had previously completed a ten-mile route through the city in an open-top bus, and up to a million people were expected to celebrate the victory.
Videos of the incident went viral on social media but have not yet been verified. The circumstances that led to the incident remain under investigation. The driver of the vehicle was arrested by the police while the investigating authorities clarify the background.
The events in Liverpool not only overshadowed the celebrations, but also raised questions about the safety of large events. The concerns of the police and emergency services are particularly understandable given the large number of people who gathered for the celebration.
Like the reporting from South Germans and Mirror show, the situation remains tense as the city waits for the results of the investigation. Our thoughts are with the injured and their families during this difficult time.