A chaotic scene unfolded during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade as a car plowed into cheering fans, leaving 27 injured – including four children – in northern England. Police confirmed the arrest of a 53-year-old local man but ruled out terrorism as a motive.
⚽ Celebration Turns to Chaos
Hundreds of thousands had gathered for the bank holiday event when a gray people-carrier sped through crowds minutes after the team's open-top bus passed. Jaw-dropping footage shows bodies flung into the air and bystanders dragging victims from beneath the vehicle.
🚑 Emergency Response
Four critically injured victims remain "very, very ill" according to Mayor Steve Rotheram. Firefighters rescued multiple people trapped under the car while angry fans smashed the vehicle's windows before police intervened.
🔍 Police Investigation
"This appears isolated and unrelated to terrorism," stated temporary Deputy Chief Constable Jenny Sims. Authorities continue questioning the driver as shocked fans describe the incident casting a "dark shadow" over what should have been a historic celebration.
