Car Hits Liverpool Fans After Premier League Parade, 47 Injured

A car drove into crowds celebrating Liverpool FC's Premier League victory during a parade in Liverpool city centre, injuring 47 people and causing widespread shock and mourning. The driver, a 53-year-old white British male from Liverpool, was detained, with police clarifying the incident is not being treated as terrorism. Liverpool's mayor, Steve Rotheram, emphasized the city's solidarity and humanity in the wake of the tragedy, while the Royal Family and emergency responders received recognition for their roles. Prominent Liverpool players, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, and Cody Gakpo, expressed their support and hopes for recovery for those injured. The incident raised concerns about how the vehicle gained access to the pedestrianised Water Street, with reports suggesting the driver followed an ambulance that had been allowed through. Football communities, including rival clubs and the Premier League, united in sympathy and support for Liverpool, reflecting the sport's power to bring people together even in tragedy.