Man detained following car collision with pedestrians at Liverpool championship parade
Police detained a man following reports of a car plowing into the crowd" at Liverpool FC's title celebration
The Merseyside Police have issued a statement following the apprehension of an individual accused of driving into a gathering of Liverpool fans celebrating their Premier League triumph.
Merseyside Police's statement announced, "We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city center. We were contacted at just after 6 pm today, Monday 26 May, following reports a car had been in 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."
Helicopter footage showed a bird's-eye view of the commotion on Water Street, featuring emergency responders and medical teams navigating a densely crowded area, while bystanders from a nearby hotel managed to film the vehicle involved in the chaotic incident.
Video clips revealed a black SUV barreling down the road, striking multiple individuals, then plunging further into a throng of fans clothed in red.
Continuing its rampage, the vehicle mowed down a cluster of around 20 people before grinding to a halt in the midst of the street, with several individuals trapped beneath it.
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