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Vehicle crashes into Liverpool title parade crowd, injuring dozens

Police have arrested a 53-year-old local man after ruling out terrorism in their ongoing investigation.

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Overview

  • Up to one million fans lined the 10-mile victory parade route through Liverpool city center to celebrate the Reds’ first Premier League title.
  • Emergency services treated dozens of supporters on site, with 27 people hospitalized and two, including a child, in serious condition.
  • Anti-terrorism officers initially joined the response before investigators determined the crash was a non-terrorist road collision.
  • Eyewitnesses and amateur video recordings show the vehicle accelerating into a densely packed group of pedestrians before stopping.
  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Liverpool FC issued statements of shock and support and urged the public to avoid speculation as the probe continues.