27 hospitalized after car plows into Liverpool fans at soccer trophy parade
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The scene Monday in Liverpool, England. Photo: Paul Ellis /AFP via Getty Images
Police arrested a man after a car hit a crowd attending Liverpool's victory parade that drew thousands of fans of the Premier League-winning soccer club Monday to the city in northwest England.
The latest: Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said at a Monday briefing the incident was not being treated as terrorism following the arrest of a "53-year-old white British man" whom investigators believe was the driver. They aren't looking for any other suspects.
The big picture: Authorities said four children were among dozens injured in what police declared as a "major incident."
- Thousands of people had lined the streets of Liverpool when a large, dark-colored vehicle suddenly veered into the crowd, video from the scene showed.
Zoom in: North West Ambulance Service said its teams took 27 patients to the hospital by ambulance "and we believe two of those, including one of the children, have sustained injuries deemed to be serious."
- The service's teams treated 20 people at the scene for minor injuries, per its statement.
- Merseyside Police said in the statement posted to X that officers were undertaking extensive enquiries "to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision."
What they're saying: "The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected," said U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on X. "I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident."
- Liverpool F.C. released a brief statement to its social media accounts offering thoughts and prayers to those affected by the incident in Water Street, a road in Liverpool city center that's a short drive from the club's stadium.
Editor's note: This article has been updated with new details throughout. This story was corrected to show the incident occurred Monday (not Sunday).
