A joyful celebration marking Liverpool Football Club’s historic Premier League title win turned into chaos on May 26, 2025, when a vehicle ploughed into a crowd of jubilant fans. The shocking incident occurred on Water Street in Liverpool during the official trophy parade, leaving 27 people hospitalized and sparking a massive emergency response.
According to Merseyside Police, the suspect — a 53-year-old British man — drove a minivan directly into the gathering of fans. He was swiftly apprehended and taken into custody at the scene. Authorities are currently investigating the motive behind the act, though no links to terrorism have been confirmed as of now.
Thousands had taken to the streets of Liverpool to celebrate the club’s record-equalling 20th top-flight championship, a historic achievement that reignited the city’s sporting pride. The atmosphere had been electric until the moment panic erupted as the vehicle hit pedestrians.
Emergency services, including air ambulances, rapid response units, and multiple ambulances, were deployed immediately. Medical teams treated the injured on site before transferring them to nearby hospitals. The conditions of the injured range from minor to serious, but no fatalities have been reported at this time.
The incident has cast a dark shadow over what was meant to be a monumental day for Liverpool fans. Authorities have urged witnesses to come forward with any information or video footage that may assist in the ongoing investigation.
