A man has been detained after plowing a car into massive crowds during Liverpool title party.
The incident took place on Water Street, where thousands of fans had gathered to cheer on Arne Slot’s squad during an open-top bus parade following their league triumph.
The collision reportedly occurred just after 6:00 p.m., causing panic and halting festivities as emergency services rushed to the scene.
Merseyside Police issued a statement confirming the crash: “We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre. We were contacted at just after 18:00 today, 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.”
DEVELOPING: Another angle of the driver plowing through the crowd in Liverpool city centre.pic.twitter.com/HRX17yQC2v
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Photos and video footage from the aftermath show a significant emergency response, with police cordons surrounding a heavily littered road. Ambulances, police vehicles, and a fire engine could be seen nearby, as stunned fans were ushered away from the area.
The North West Ambulance Service released