Liverpool’s Premier League trophy parade was overshadowed by a road traffic incident in the city centre, after a car collided with a crowd of fans, prompting an immediate police response.
Liverpool’s Premier League title celebrations were marred by a serious incident in the city centre. Thousands of fans gathered from early afternoon to accompany the team on their triumphant journey.
The motorcade, led by the likes of van Dijk and Salah, moved forward amid cheers and chants from the crowd. However, shortly after 18:00, a car crashed into a group of supporters on Water Street. Security forces and emergency services rushed to the scene to treat those affected and bring the situation under control.
According to the police statement: “We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre. We were contacted at just after 6pm today, Monday 26 May, following reports a car had been in a collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street. The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained. Emergency services are currently on the scene. We will issue more updates as we have them.”
The driver of the vehicle was arrested on the spot and police are keeping the area cordoned off while investigations continue, as ‘BBC’ reports. The incident has caused concern among those in attendance and has cast a shadow over the festive day for the club and its supporters.
