Liverpool Premier League Trophy Parade Turns Tragic as Car Rams into Crowd

With the city of Liverpool still basking in the joy of their 20th English top-flight title, tragedy struck during the club’s trophy parade on Monday. A speeding car drove into a large crowd of Liverpool fans gathered on Water Street, injuring at least 27 people. Among the injured, two individuals—including a child—are reported to be in critical condition. The incident occurred toward the end of the celebration and has since drawn widespread shock and condemnation.

Liverpool Football Club promptly released an official statement, confirming ongoing coordination with Merseyside Police and expressing support for the victims. The club assured full cooperation with emergency services and extended thoughts and prayers to those affected. Eyewitness footage circulating on social media shows the car veering through fans before stopping. Police quickly detained the male driver at the scene.