In Liverpool, England, the driver of a minivan drove into a crowd of fans of the “Liverpool” football club, who were celebrating the victory of the team in the Premier League. As a result of the incident, 47 people were injured. About this informs Associated Press.
The celebration of Liverpool’s victory in the Premier League this season gathered hundreds of thousands of fans on the streets of the city. The team won a record 20th title in the top division. At the end of the parade, a gray minivan entered the celebration route and plowed into a crowd of fans dressed in red club symbols.
Police said a 53-year-old man was behind the wheel and was arrested at the scene. Currently, the case is not classified as a terrorist attack, and according to law enforcement officers, he was the only person involved in the incident.
According to the medical service, 27 people were hospitalized, two of them, including a child, were seriously injured. Another 20 victims, including four children, were treated on the spot and did not require hospitalization. The fire and rescue service reported that four people, including a child, were trapped under the car. The rescuers had to lift the vehicle to free the victims. In addition, a paramedic who was on a bicycle at the time of the incident received minor injuries.
“It cast a very dark shadow on a joyous day for the city.” – said the chairman of the Liverpool City Council, Liam Robinson.
The Mayor of Liverpool also had a conversation with the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Keir Starmer. The head of the government noted the “extraordinary bravery” of the police and rescue services.
“Everyone, especially children, should be able to honor their heroes without this horror. The city has a long and proud history of coming together in difficult times. Liverpool stands together and the whole country stands with Liverpool.” Starmer stressed.
“Liverpool” football club released a statement in which it expressed its condolences to all victims and promised to provide the necessary assistance.
