Liverpool parade accident: Five key questions have been answered after car crashes into the crowd of fans

This article is compiled from The Mirror by Bradley Jolly

Yesterday, a car rushed into a crowd of Liverpool fans celebrating the team's recent Premier League title, injuring dozens of people, including four children.

As most people enjoy spring breaks, as many as 1 million Liverpool fans are crowded with streets, celebrating the team riding a convertible bus carrying the Premier League trophy through the city centre. The

march set out from the Allerton Maze in the south of the city and followed a 10-mile route for three and a half hours, ending at Strand in the city center. However, on Water Street, about a mile from the end of the parade, chaos broke out.

According to witnesses, the parade bus had just passed by the crowd and a car rushed into the crowd. We thought this accident video was too heartbreaking, so it was not released. The video seems to show the car suddenly accelerated as it rushed to pedestrians on both sides of the street, someone was knocked to the windshield and then fell to the ground, and someone hurriedly dodged to avoid injury.

What happened on Water Street? Witnesses said the driver was honking the horn at the time and the car was driving along Water Street at a "quite fast speed". Mike Madeira said the vehicle rushed onto the sidewalk and dozens of people hurriedly dodged.

Then it hit the crowd and stopped when angry bystanders surrounded the car. The car window was smashed and the police intervened. Witnesses told the Guardian that the incident lasted 20 to 30 seconds, and the first victim was thrown into the air "about 20 feet."

Dan Ogunshakin, a BBC reporter who was not on duty at the time, also participated in the parade, telling his parent company that he saw someone hit the car, then reversed, and then "suddenly accelerated forward" and rushed straight to the surrounding crowds. Police said that the vehicle involved finally stopped at the scene and the man involved has been detained.

What else did the police say?

Merseyside Police confirmed that a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area has been arrested. Police said they believed the person was the driver of the vehicle involved.

At a press conference, Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Jenny Sims called the "horrifying incident" not a terrorist attack. She added: "The vehicle involved stopped at the scene and a 53-year-old white British man from Liverpool area has been arrested."

"We think he is the driver of the vehicle involved. An extensive investigation is underway to find out the specific circumstances that led to the collision, and I hope everyone will not speculate or spread false information on social media."

"I know what happened tonight will worry everyone, which is understandable. What I can tell you is that we think it is an isolated incident and we are not chasing anyone else for this incident. This incident is not considered an act of terrorism."

How many people were injured?

About 47 people were injured in this incident, 27 of whom were taken to the hospital. Of the 27 people, four children were injured, one of whom was seriously injured. Dave Kitchen from the Northwest Ambulance Service (NWAS) also said 20 people were treated on site.

Mr. Kitchen continued at the press conference: "We can confirm that our team has treated 20 patients with minor injuries on site, who do not require hospitalization. A total of 27 patients were taken to the hospital by ambulances, and we believe two of them were seriously injured, including one child."

The specific injuries of these injured, including those who were seriously injured, have not been disclosed yet. It is believed that a group of people who were seriously injured were crushed under the car. Firefighters rushed to the scene to rescue the trapped people, including a child.

What did Liverpool Football Club and the Premier League say?

The Premier League has confirmed that it has been contacted by Liverpool and expresses support. A statement said: "Everyone in the Premier League is shocked by the horrific incident at Liverpool tonight and we sincerely express our condolences to all injured and affected. We have contacted Liverpool Football Club and fully support it after this serious incident."

Liverpool Club has confirmed that they are still in contact with Merseyside Police. The Red Army said: "We are communicating directly with the Merseyside police regarding the incident that took place on Water Street when tonight's trophy parade is coming to an end."

"We care about all the victims of this serious incident and pray for them. We will continue to fully support the emergency services and local authorities that are dealing with the incident." What did Keir Starmer (Prince of the United Kingdom) say?

In a statement, Prime Minister Sir Keel Starmer said: "The scenes that happened in Liverpool are shocking - I care about all those who are injured or affected."

He then added: "Tonight, I have shown extraordinary courage with Steve Rotherham about the horrible events that happened in Liverpool, as well as the police and other emergency services."

"They are caring for and caring for those injured in these horrible events. Everyone should be able to celebrate their heroes without having to face such horrible terror."

"The city has a long and proud history of uniting in difficult times. Liverpool is united and the whole country stands with Liverpool."