The identity of the driver responsible for the car accident incident during Liverpool’s winning parade is still not known
As fans gathered to witness the Liverpool FC victory celebrations for winning the Premier League, a tragic incident took place, injuring several people, find out more about it below.
As the parade was taking place, a car plowed through a crowd of supporters in the city center, leaving the place in chaos.
Who is the driver involved in Liverpool’s parade car crash accident as video of incident goes viral, bio, name, age, nationality and religion
At least 47 people were injured, including four children. Two, including a child, sustained serious injuries. A 53-year-old man was arrested at the scene and is believed to be the driver. The parade was celebrating Liverpool FC's Premier League title win. pic.twitter.com/QgXU23ppJM
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The crash injured dozens of people and left the city in shock, prompting swift emergency response.
Liverpool FC victory parade incident
A shocking and tragic incident took place during the Liverpool FC victory parade after 6:00 PM on Monday, May 26. The incident took place after a car collided with several pedestrians on Water Street, near the Liver Building and the parade route. Thousands of people had reportedly gathered to celebrate Liverpool FC’s Premier League triumph. Witness videos showed the vehicle driving into the crowd as people scrambled to avoid it.
Following the incident, police confirmed that they arrested a 53-year-old white British man whom they believe was the driver of the grey Ford Galaxy.
Just after 6pm BST on Water Street, about a mile from the end of the parade and after the team had passed, a vehicle collided with members of the crowd and video of the incident circulating online appears to show the vehicle speed up as it veers into pedestrians on both sides of the street, with people knocked to the floor off the windshield.
The incident lasted 20-30 seconds, and the first victim was thrown “about 20ft” in the air.
Merseyside police said a 53-year-old white British male from the Liverpool area was arrested at the scene and the force’s assistant chief constable Jenny Sims said the “horrific incident” was not being treated as terrorism. However, the name, religion and other details about the driver aren’t known yet.
As soon as the crash happened, emergency services rushed in and Merseyside Police stated how they were treating the crash as an isolated incident. The crash led to 27 people being hospitalized, with two of them, including a child, suffering serious injuries. The firefighters had to reportedly lift four people, including one child, from beneath the vehicle.
BBC reporter Matt Cole reported how the car moved through the crowd without stopping, while being chased by several men who banged on the car and threw objects at it. Cole estimated that the car was speeding at over 20 mph.
🚨 Alternate angle of the car driving through crowds with zero hesitation at the Liverpool Premier League parade.
Some may find distressing.
— Liam A Diss (@BritFirst) May 26, 2025
Official Statements
Following the shocking incident, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called the scenes as “appalling” and posted on X:
The scenes in Liverpool are appalling – my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. “I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident.”
Meanwhile, Liverpool FC also issued a statement, saying:
Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident. We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident.”
As the city and football community reels in shock, investigations are still underway.
🚨Liverpool Suspect Update
Some clearer footage of the suspect has been shared with me.
Some points to make on this new footage.
The suspect can be seen / heard pressing the cars horn, yet accelerates into the large crowd. This seems to tie in with the prior footage which… https://t.co/Eaif00Dhik pic.twitter.com/m6IBylN6t6
— Terry K (@TezTruth81) May 26, 2025