Liverpool Victory Parade Crash: 27 Injured, Children Among Victims

Liverpool Victory Parade Crash: 27 Injured, Including Four Children A tragic incident marred Liverpool's Premier League victory parade on May 26, 2025. A car plowed into a crowd of celebrating fans on Water Street in the city center, injuring 27 people, including four children. One child sustained serious injuries. Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims stated, "Sadly, at 6:00 o'clock this evening, as the parade was drawing to a close, we received reports that a car had been in a collision with a number of pedestrians." A 53-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested and is believed to be the driver. David Kitchin, Head of Service at North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, confirmed that 27 patients were taken to hospital by ambulance, with two sustaining serious injuries, including one child. Police emphasized that the incident is not being treated as an act of terrorism. The incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of safety during large public gatherings.